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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.54, 36,320.31 and 11,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.54, 36,320.31 and 11,062.38 is: 16,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.54 : 36,320.31 = 11,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.54/36,320.31 = 11,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.54x = 36,320.31 × 11,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.54x = 401,789,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,789,070.94/24,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.57

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