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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.16, 36,627.42 and 11,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.16, 36,627.42 and 11,285.24 is: 16,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.16 : 36,627.42 = 11,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.16/36,627.42 = 11,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.16x = 36,627.42 × 11,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.16x = 413,349,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,349,225.28/24,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.10

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