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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.21, 36,535.96 and 11,210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.21, 36,535.96 and 11,210.81 is: 16,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.21 : 36,535.96 = 11,210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.21/36,535.96 = 11,210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.21x = 36,535.96 × 11,210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.21x = 409,597,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,597,537.06/24,349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.80

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