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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.21, 36,714.87 and 11,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.21, 36,714.87 and 11,988 is: 17,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.21 : 36,714.87 = 11,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.21/36,714.87 = 11,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.21x = 36,714.87 × 11,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.21x = 440,137,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,137,861.56/24,468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.15

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