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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.62, 36,417.59 and 11,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.62, 36,417.59 and 11,129.12 is: 16,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.62 : 36,417.59 = 11,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.62/36,417.59 = 11,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.62x = 36,417.59 × 11,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.62x = 405,295,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,295,491.49/24,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.58

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