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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,460.61, 36,683.82 and 11,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,460.61, 36,683.82 and 11,126.18 is: 16,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,460.61 : 36,683.82 = 11,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,460.61/36,683.82 = 11,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,460.61x = 36,683.82 × 11,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,460.61x = 408,150,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,150,876.12/24,460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.05

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