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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.31, 36,553.85 and 11,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.31, 36,553.85 and 11,879.78 is: 17,817.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.31 : 36,553.85 = 11,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.31/36,553.85 = 11,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.31x = 36,553.85 × 11,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.31x = 434,251,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,251,636.75/24,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,817.42

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