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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.72, 36,608.72 and 11,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.72, 36,608.72 and 11,249.44 is: 16,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.72 : 36,608.72 = 11,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.72/36,608.72 = 11,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.72x = 36,608.72 × 11,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.72x = 411,827,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,827,599.12/24,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.10

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