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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.70, 36,545.85 and 11,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.70, 36,545.85 and 11,220.30 is: 16,822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.70 : 36,545.85 = 11,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.70/36,545.85 = 11,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.70x = 36,545.85 × 11,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.70x = 410,055,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,055,400.76/24,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.99

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