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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.67, 36,412.93 and 11,798.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.67, 36,412.93 and 11,798.00 is: 17,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.67 : 36,412.93 = 11,798.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.67/36,412.93 = 11,798.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.67x = 36,412.93 × 11,798.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.67x = 429,599,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,599,548.60/24,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,692.34

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