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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.70, 36,567.18 and 11,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.70, 36,567.18 and 11,215.13 is: 16,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.70 : 36,567.18 = 11,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.70/36,567.18 = 11,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.70x = 36,567.18 × 11,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.70x = 410,105,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,105,494.60/24,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.43

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