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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.56, 36,436.38 and 11,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.56, 36,436.38 and 11,134 is: 16,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.56 : 36,436.38 = 11,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.56/36,436.38 = 11,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.56x = 36,436.38 × 11,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.56x = 405,682,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,682,654.92/24,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.25

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