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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.23, 36,547.74 and 11,719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.23, 36,547.74 and 11,719.31 is: 17,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.23 : 36,547.74 = 11,719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.23/36,547.74 = 11,719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.23x = 36,547.74 × 11,719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.23x = 428,314,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,314,112.12/24,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.97

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