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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.63, 36,621.93 and 11,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.63, 36,621.93 and 11,259.81 is: 16,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.63 : 36,621.93 = 11,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.63/36,621.93 = 11,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.63x = 36,621.93 × 11,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.63x = 412,355,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,355,973.63/24,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.71

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