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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.52, 36,331.02 and 11,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.52, 36,331.02 and 11,072.76 is: 16,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.52 : 36,331.02 = 11,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.52/36,331.02 = 11,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.52x = 36,331.02 × 11,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.52x = 402,284,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,284,665.02/24,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.20

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