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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.04, 36,379.71 and 11,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.04, 36,379.71 and 11,783.82 is: 17,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.04 : 36,379.71 = 11,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.04/36,379.71 = 11,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.04x = 36,379.71 × 11,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.04x = 428,691,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,691,954.29/24,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.42

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