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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.68, 36,305.46 and 11,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.68, 36,305.46 and 11,101.10 is: 16,628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.68 : 36,305.46 = 11,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.68/36,305.46 = 11,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.68x = 36,305.46 × 11,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.68x = 403,030,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,030,360.48/24,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.26

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