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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.02, 36,297.69 and 11,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.02, 36,297.69 and 11,737.73 is: 17,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.02 : 36,297.69 = 11,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.02/36,297.69 = 11,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.02x = 36,297.69 × 11,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.02x = 426,052,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,052,484.84/24,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.20

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