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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.54, 36,279.90 and 11,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.54, 36,279.90 and 11,701.80 is: 17,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.54 : 36,279.90 = 11,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.54/36,279.90 = 11,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.54x = 36,279.90 × 11,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.54x = 424,540,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,540,133.82/24,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.83

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