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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.18, 36,446.91 and 11,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.18, 36,446.91 and 11,148.67 is: 16,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.18 : 36,446.91 = 11,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.18/36,446.91 = 11,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.18x = 36,446.91 × 11,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.18x = 406,334,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,334,572.11/24,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.90

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