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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.63, 36,608.40 and 11,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.63, 36,608.40 and 11,283.62 is: 16,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.63 : 36,608.40 = 11,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.63/36,608.40 = 11,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.63x = 36,608.40 × 11,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.63x = 413,075,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,075,091.37/24,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,913.62

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