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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.58, 36,605.49 and 11,245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.58, 36,605.49 and 11,245.06 is: 16,875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.58 : 36,605.49 = 11,245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.58/36,605.49 = 11,245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.58x = 36,605.49 × 11,245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.58x = 411,630,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,630,931.38/24,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.25

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