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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.08, 36,450.72 and 11,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.08, 36,450.72 and 11,826.72 is: 17,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.08 : 36,450.72 = 11,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.08/36,450.72 = 11,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.08x = 36,450.72 × 11,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.08x = 431,092,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,092,459.24/24,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.33

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