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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.28, 36,622.08 and 11,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.28, 36,622.08 and 11,942.24 is: 17,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.28 : 36,622.08 = 11,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.28/36,622.08 = 11,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.28x = 36,622.08 × 11,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.28x = 437,349,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,349,668.66/24,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.68

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