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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.56, 36,573.96 and 11,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.56, 36,573.96 and 11,226.80 is: 16,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.56 : 36,573.96 = 11,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.56/36,573.96 = 11,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.56x = 36,573.96 × 11,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.56x = 410,608,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,608,534.13/24,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.16

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