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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403.23, 36,591.89 and 11,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403.23, 36,591.89 and 11,244.38 is: 16,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403.23 : 36,591.89 = 11,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403.23/36,591.89 = 11,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403.23x = 36,591.89 × 11,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403.23x = 411,452,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,452,876.90/24,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.59

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