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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.69, 36,555.91 and 11,881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.69, 36,555.91 and 11,881.15 is: 17,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.69 : 36,555.91 = 11,881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.69/36,555.91 = 11,881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.69x = 36,555.91 × 11,881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.69x = 434,326,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,326,129.00/24,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.47

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