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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.40, 36,565.80 and 11,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.40, 36,565.80 and 11,222.80 is: 16,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.40 : 36,565.80 = 11,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.40/36,565.80 = 11,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.40x = 36,565.80 × 11,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.40x = 410,370,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,370,660.24/24,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.02

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