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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.83, 36,572.90 and 11,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.83, 36,572.90 and 11,239.43 is: 16,861.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.83 : 36,572.90 = 11,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.83/36,572.90 = 11,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.83x = 36,572.90 × 11,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.83x = 411,058,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,058,493.25/24,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.98

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