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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.57, 36,629.37 and 11,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.57, 36,629.37 and 11,264.76 is: 16,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.57 : 36,629.37 = 11,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.57/36,629.37 = 11,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.57x = 36,629.37 × 11,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.57x = 412,621,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,621,062.00/24,419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.15

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