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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.18, 36,445.41 and 11,147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.18, 36,445.41 and 11,147.67 is: 16,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.18 : 36,445.41 = 11,147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.18/36,445.41 = 11,147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.18x = 36,445.41 × 11,147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.18x = 406,281,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,281,403.69/24,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.40

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