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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.46, 36,557.16 and 11,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.46, 36,557.16 and 11,884.72 is: 17,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.46 : 36,557.16 = 11,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.46/36,557.16 = 11,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.46x = 36,557.16 × 11,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.46x = 434,471,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,471,610.60/24,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.72

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