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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.20, 36,615.60 and 11,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.20, 36,615.60 and 11,266.80 is: 16,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.20 : 36,615.60 = 11,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.20/36,615.60 = 11,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.20x = 36,615.60 × 11,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.20x = 412,540,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,540,642.08/24,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.73

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