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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.86, 36,363.57 and 11,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.86, 36,363.57 and 11,785.74 is: 17,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.86 : 36,363.57 = 11,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.86/36,363.57 = 11,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.86x = 36,363.57 × 11,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.86x = 428,571,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,571,581.49/24,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.69

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