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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.59, 36,268.18 and 11,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.59, 36,268.18 and 11,021.25 is: 16,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.59 : 36,268.18 = 11,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.59/36,268.18 = 11,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.59x = 36,268.18 × 11,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.59x = 399,720,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,720,678.83/24,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.48

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