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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.20, 36,552.56 and 11,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.20, 36,552.56 and 11,221.92 is: 16,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.20 : 36,552.56 = 11,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.20/36,552.56 = 11,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.20x = 36,552.56 × 11,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.20x = 410,189,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,189,904.12/24,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.99

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