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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,195.74, 36,297.84 and 11,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,195.74, 36,297.84 and 11,049.44 is: 16,576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,195.74 : 36,297.84 = 11,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,195.74/36,297.84 = 11,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,195.74x = 36,297.84 × 11,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,195.74x = 401,070,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,070,805.21/24,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.09

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