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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.69, 36,334.50 and 11,730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.69, 36,334.50 and 11,730.45 is: 17,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.69 : 36,334.50 = 11,730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.69/36,334.50 = 11,730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.69x = 36,334.50 × 11,730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.69x = 426,220,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,220,035.53/24,220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.35

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