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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.74, 36,474.69 and 11,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.74, 36,474.69 and 11,167.26 is: 16,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.74 : 36,474.69 = 11,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.74/36,474.69 = 11,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.74x = 36,474.69 × 11,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.74x = 407,322,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,322,346.65/24,313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.76

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