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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.55, 36,266.45 and 11,699.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.55, 36,266.45 and 11,699.55 is: 17,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.55 : 36,266.45 = 11,699.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.55/36,266.45 = 11,699.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.55x = 36,266.45 × 11,699.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.55x = 424,301,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,301,086.60/24,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,552.29

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