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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.20, 36,511.80 and 11,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.20, 36,511.80 and 11,219.20 is: 16,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.20 : 36,511.80 = 11,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.20/36,511.80 = 11,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.20x = 36,511.80 × 11,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.20x = 409,633,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,633,186.56/24,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.80

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