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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.29, 36,320.37 and 11,721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.29, 36,320.37 and 11,721.03 is: 17,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.29 : 36,320.37 = 11,721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.29/36,320.37 = 11,721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.29x = 36,320.37 × 11,721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.29x = 425,712,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,712,146.38/24,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.21

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