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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.27, 36,298.68 and 11,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.27, 36,298.68 and 11,049.97 is: 16,576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.27 : 36,298.68 = 11,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.27/36,298.68 = 11,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.27x = 36,298.68 × 11,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.27x = 401,099,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,099,325.04/24,196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.91

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