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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228, 36,347.40 and 11,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228, 36,347.40 and 11,080.89 is: 16,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228 : 36,347.40 = 11,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228/36,347.40 = 11,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228x = 36,347.40 × 11,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228x = 402,761,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,761,541.19/24,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.80

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