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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.16, 36,283.88 and 11,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.16, 36,283.88 and 11,706.27 is: 17,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.16 : 36,283.88 = 11,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.16/36,283.88 = 11,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.16x = 36,283.88 × 11,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.16x = 424,748,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,748,837.40/24,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.52

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