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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.74, 36,688.25 and 11,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.74, 36,688.25 and 11,302.48 is: 16,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.74 : 36,688.25 = 11,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.74/36,688.25 = 11,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.74x = 36,688.25 × 11,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.74x = 414,668,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,668,211.86/24,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.01

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