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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.70, 36,637.05 and 11,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.70, 36,637.05 and 11,302.70 is: 16,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.70 : 36,637.05 = 11,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.70/36,637.05 = 11,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.70x = 36,637.05 × 11,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.70x = 414,097,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,097,585.04/24,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.05

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