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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.48, 36,704.68 and 11,318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.48, 36,704.68 and 11,318.63 is: 16,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.48 : 36,704.68 = 11,318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.48/36,704.68 = 11,318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.48x = 36,704.68 × 11,318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.48x = 415,446,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,446,480.37/24,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.38

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