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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.70, 36,530.70 and 11,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.70, 36,530.70 and 11,226.40 is: 16,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.70 : 36,530.70 = 11,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.70/36,530.70 = 11,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.70x = 36,530.70 × 11,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.70x = 410,108,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,108,250.48/24,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.54

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