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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,408.70, 36,613.05 and 11,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,408.70, 36,613.05 and 11,286.70 is: 16,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,408.70 : 36,613.05 = 11,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,408.70/36,613.05 = 11,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,408.70x = 36,613.05 × 11,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,408.70x = 413,240,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,240,511.44/24,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.05

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