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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,456.34, 36,682.83 and 11,319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,456.34, 36,682.83 and 11,319.22 is: 16,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,456.34 : 36,682.83 = 11,319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,456.34/36,682.83 = 11,319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,456.34x = 36,682.83 × 11,319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,456.34x = 415,221,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,221,022.99/24,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.05

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