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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.80, 36,407.36 and 11,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.80, 36,407.36 and 11,122.30 is: 16,685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.80 : 36,407.36 = 11,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.80/36,407.36 = 11,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.80x = 36,407.36 × 11,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.80x = 404,933,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,933,580.13/24,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.36

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