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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.63, 36,617.44 and 11,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.63, 36,617.44 and 11,256.82 is: 16,885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.63 : 36,617.44 = 11,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.63/36,617.44 = 11,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.63x = 36,617.44 × 11,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.63x = 412,196,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,196,069.99/24,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.23

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