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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.21, 36,729.31 and 11,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.21, 36,729.31 and 11,331.41 is: 16,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.21 : 36,729.31 = 11,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.21/36,729.31 = 11,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.21x = 36,729.31 × 11,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.21x = 416,194,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,194,658.65/24,486.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.10

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