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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.14, 36,711.28 and 11,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.14, 36,711.28 and 11,323.50 is: 16,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.14 : 36,711.28 = 11,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.14/36,711.28 = 11,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.14x = 36,711.28 × 11,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.14x = 415,700,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,700,179.08/24,471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.36

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