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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.62, 36,652.14 and 11,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.62, 36,652.14 and 11,285.46 is: 16,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.62 : 36,652.14 = 11,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.62/36,652.14 = 11,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.62x = 36,652.14 × 11,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.62x = 413,636,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,636,259.88/24,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.90

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