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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.62, 36,705.98 and 11,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.62, 36,705.98 and 11,314.42 is: 16,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.62 : 36,705.98 = 11,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.62/36,705.98 = 11,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.62x = 36,705.98 × 11,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.62x = 415,306,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,306,874.23/24,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.88

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