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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.93, 36,479.44 and 11,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.93, 36,479.44 and 11,168.88 is: 16,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.93 : 36,479.44 = 11,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.93/36,479.44 = 11,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.93x = 36,479.44 × 11,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.93x = 407,434,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,434,487.83/24,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,747.60

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