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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.50, 36,445.50 and 11,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.50, 36,445.50 and 11,145.96 is: 16,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.50 : 36,445.50 = 11,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.50/36,445.50 = 11,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.50x = 36,445.50 × 11,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.50x = 406,220,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,220,085.18/24,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.97

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