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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.48, 36,315.45 and 11,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.48, 36,315.45 and 11,061.18 is: 16,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.48 : 36,315.45 = 11,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.48/36,315.45 = 11,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.48x = 36,315.45 × 11,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.48x = 401,691,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,691,729.23/24,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.70

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