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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.74, 36,417.77 and 11,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.74, 36,417.77 and 11,129.24 is: 16,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.74 : 36,417.77 = 11,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.74/36,417.77 = 11,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.74x = 36,417.77 × 11,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.74x = 405,302,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,302,102.59/24,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.77

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