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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.99, 36,415.14 and 11,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.99, 36,415.14 and 11,127.49 is: 16,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.99 : 36,415.14 = 11,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.99/36,415.14 = 11,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.99x = 36,415.14 × 11,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.99x = 405,208,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,208,973.43/24,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.13

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