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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.15, 36,569.34 and 11,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.15, 36,569.34 and 11,081.30 is: 16,609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.15 : 36,569.34 = 11,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.15/36,569.34 = 11,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.15x = 36,569.34 × 11,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.15x = 405,235,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,235,644.50/24,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.28

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