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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.64, 36,297.13 and 11,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.64, 36,297.13 and 11,737.35 is: 17,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.64 : 36,297.13 = 11,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.64/36,297.13 = 11,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.64x = 36,297.13 × 11,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.64x = 426,032,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,032,118.81/24,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.63

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