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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.66, 36,457.47 and 11,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.66, 36,457.47 and 11,161.14 is: 16,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.66 : 36,457.47 = 11,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.66/36,457.47 = 11,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.66x = 36,457.47 × 11,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.66x = 406,906,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,906,926.72/24,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.42

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