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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.58, 36,569.52 and 11,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.58, 36,569.52 and 11,237.18 is: 16,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.58 : 36,569.52 = 11,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.58/36,569.52 = 11,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.58x = 36,569.52 × 11,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.58x = 410,938,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,938,039.72/24,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.60

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