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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.80, 36,470.40 and 11,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.80, 36,470.40 and 11,148.40 is: 16,730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.80 : 36,470.40 = 11,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.80/36,470.40 = 11,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.80x = 36,470.40 × 11,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.80x = 406,586,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,586,607.36/24,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.03

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