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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.95, 36,453.34 and 11,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.95, 36,453.34 and 11,147.83 is: 16,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.95 : 36,453.34 = 11,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.95/36,453.34 = 11,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.95x = 36,453.34 × 11,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.95x = 406,375,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,375,637.25/24,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.06

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