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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.76, 36,328.32 and 11,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.76, 36,328.32 and 11,074.56 is: 16,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.76 : 36,328.32 = 11,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.76/36,328.32 = 11,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.76x = 36,328.32 × 11,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.76x = 402,320,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,320,159.54/24,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.86

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