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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.06, 36,326.98 and 11,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.06, 36,326.98 and 11,115.48 is: 16,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.06 : 36,326.98 = 11,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.06/36,326.98 = 11,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.06x = 36,326.98 × 11,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.06x = 403,791,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,791,819.65/24,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.79

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