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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.70, 36,563.40 and 11,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.70, 36,563.40 and 11,221.20 is: 16,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.70 : 36,563.40 = 11,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.70/36,563.40 = 11,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.70x = 36,563.40 × 11,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.70x = 410,285,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,285,224.08/24,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.21

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