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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.97, 36,607.68 and 11,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.97, 36,607.68 and 11,248.66 is: 16,859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.97 : 36,607.68 = 11,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.97/36,607.68 = 11,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.97x = 36,607.68 × 11,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.97x = 411,787,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,787,345.71/24,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,859.97

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