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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.62, 36,420.59 and 11,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.62, 36,420.59 and 11,131.12 is: 16,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.62 : 36,420.59 = 11,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.62/36,420.59 = 11,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.62x = 36,420.59 × 11,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.62x = 405,401,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,401,957.76/24,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.59

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