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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.73, 36,382.50 and 11,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.73, 36,382.50 and 11,105.06 is: 16,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.73 : 36,382.50 = 11,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.73/36,382.50 = 11,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.73x = 36,382.50 × 11,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.73x = 404,029,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,029,663.54/24,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.25

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