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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.95, 36,454.84 and 11,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.95, 36,454.84 and 11,148.83 is: 16,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.95 : 36,454.84 = 11,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.95/36,454.84 = 11,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.95x = 36,454.84 × 11,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.95x = 406,428,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,428,813.84/24,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.56

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