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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.23, 36,705.11 and 11,975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.23, 36,705.11 and 11,975.45 is: 17,968.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.23 : 36,705.11 = 11,975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.23/36,705.11 = 11,975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.23x = 36,705.11 × 11,975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.23x = 439,560,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,560,209.55/24,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,968.93

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