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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.16, 36,573.70 and 11,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.16, 36,573.70 and 11,238.64 is: 16,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.16 : 36,573.70 = 11,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.16/36,573.70 = 11,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.16x = 36,573.70 × 11,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.16x = 411,038,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,038,647.77/24,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.64

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