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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.48, 36,458.52 and 11,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.48, 36,458.52 and 11,159.07 is: 16,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.48 : 36,458.52 = 11,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.48/36,458.52 = 11,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.48x = 36,458.52 × 11,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.48x = 406,843,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,843,176.78/24,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.25

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