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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.61, 36,569.95 and 11,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.61, 36,569.95 and 11,229.75 is: 16,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.61 : 36,569.95 = 11,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.61/36,569.95 = 11,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.61x = 36,569.95 × 11,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.61x = 410,671,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,671,367.94/24,388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.66

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