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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.20, 36,631.20 and 11,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.20, 36,631.20 and 11,266.40 is: 16,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.20 : 36,631.20 = 11,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.20/36,631.20 = 11,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.20x = 36,631.20 × 11,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.20x = 412,701,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,701,751.68/24,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.09

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