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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.08, 36,313.98 and 11,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.08, 36,313.98 and 11,054.92 is: 16,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.08 : 36,313.98 = 11,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.08/36,313.98 = 11,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.08x = 36,313.98 × 11,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.08x = 401,448,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,448,143.78/24,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.60

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