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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,461.63, 36,688.03 and 11,131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,461.63, 36,688.03 and 11,131.49 is: 16,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,461.63 : 36,688.03 = 11,131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,461.63/36,688.03 = 11,131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,461.63x = 36,688.03 × 11,131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,461.63x = 408,392,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,392,439.06/24,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.23

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