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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.87, 36,414.95 and 11,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.87, 36,414.95 and 11,127.37 is: 16,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.87 : 36,414.95 = 11,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.87/36,414.95 = 11,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.87x = 36,414.95 × 11,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.87x = 405,202,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,202,440.11/24,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.95

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