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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.55, 36,541.80 and 11,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.55, 36,541.80 and 11,214.90 is: 16,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.55 : 36,541.80 = 11,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.55/36,541.80 = 11,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.55x = 36,541.80 × 11,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.55x = 409,812,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,812,632.82/24,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.80

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