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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.52, 36,566.55 and 11,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.52, 36,566.55 and 11,221.24 is: 16,818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.52 : 36,566.55 = 11,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.52/36,566.55 = 11,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.52x = 36,566.55 × 11,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.52x = 410,322,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,322,149.61/24,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.88

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