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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.04, 36,310.56 and 11,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.04, 36,310.56 and 11,055.88 is: 16,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.04 : 36,310.56 = 11,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.04/36,310.56 = 11,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.04x = 36,310.56 × 11,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.04x = 401,445,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,445,194.09/24,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.82

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