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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.24, 36,405.12 and 11,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.24, 36,405.12 and 11,118.88 is: 16,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.24 : 36,405.12 = 11,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.24/36,405.12 = 11,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.24x = 36,405.12 × 11,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.24x = 404,784,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,784,160.67/24,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,678.21

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