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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.30, 36,702.45 and 11,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.30, 36,702.45 and 11,313.90 is: 16,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.30 : 36,702.45 = 11,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.30/36,702.45 = 11,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.30x = 36,702.45 × 11,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.30x = 415,247,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,247,849.06/24,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,973.62

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