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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.57, 36,714.87 and 11,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.57, 36,714.87 and 11,152.62 is: 16,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.57 : 36,714.87 = 11,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.57/36,714.87 = 11,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.57x = 36,714.87 × 11,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.57x = 409,466,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,466,993.46/24,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.15

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