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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.54, 36,317.31 and 11,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.54, 36,317.31 and 11,060.38 is: 16,590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.54 : 36,317.31 = 11,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.54/36,317.31 = 11,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.54x = 36,317.31 × 11,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.54x = 401,683,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,683,249.18/24,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.57

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