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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.14, 36,397.72 and 11,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.14, 36,397.72 and 11,117.52 is: 16,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.14 : 36,397.72 = 11,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.14/36,397.72 = 11,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.14x = 36,397.72 × 11,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.14x = 404,652,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,652,380.05/24,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.28

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