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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.08, 36,275.64 and 11,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.08, 36,275.64 and 11,026 is: 16,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.08 : 36,275.64 = 11,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.08/36,275.64 = 11,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.08x = 36,275.64 × 11,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.08x = 399,975,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,975,206.64/24,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.25

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