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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.70, 36,613.20 and 11,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.70, 36,613.20 and 11,281.40 is: 16,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.70 : 36,613.20 = 11,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.70/36,613.20 = 11,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.70x = 36,613.20 × 11,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.70x = 413,048,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,048,154.48/24,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.01

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