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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,183.96, 36,259.98 and 11,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,183.96, 36,259.98 and 11,679.24 is: 17,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,183.96 : 36,259.98 = 11,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,183.96/36,259.98 = 11,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,183.96x = 36,259.98 × 11,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,183.96x = 423,489,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,489,008.82/24,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,511.15

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