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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.70, 36,566.40 and 11,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.70, 36,566.40 and 11,223.20 is: 16,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.70 : 36,566.40 = 11,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.70/36,566.40 = 11,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.70x = 36,566.40 × 11,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.70x = 410,392,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,392,020.48/24,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.21

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