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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.83, 36,579.20 and 11,247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.83, 36,579.20 and 11,247.53 is: 16,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.83 : 36,579.20 = 11,247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.83/36,579.20 = 11,247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.83x = 36,579.20 × 11,247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.83x = 411,425,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,425,410.24/24,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.97

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