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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.62, 36,561.48 and 11,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.62, 36,561.48 and 11,223.56 is: 16,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.62 : 36,561.48 = 11,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.62/36,561.48 = 11,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.62x = 36,561.48 × 11,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.62x = 410,350,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,350,013.78/24,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.61

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