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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.30, 36,593.94 and 11,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.30, 36,593.94 and 11,241.56 is: 16,854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.30 : 36,593.94 = 11,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.30/36,593.94 = 11,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.30x = 36,593.94 × 11,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.30x = 411,372,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,372,972.15/24,407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.51

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