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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.83, 36,298.91 and 11,738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.83, 36,298.91 and 11,738.54 is: 17,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.83 : 36,298.91 = 11,738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.83/36,298.91 = 11,738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.83x = 36,298.91 × 11,738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.83x = 426,096,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,096,206.99/24,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.41

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