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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.20, 36,263.73 and 11,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.20, 36,263.73 and 11,681.18 is: 17,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.20 : 36,263.73 = 11,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.20/36,263.73 = 11,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.20x = 36,263.73 × 11,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.20x = 423,603,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,603,157.60/24,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.29

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