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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.96, 36,730.43 and 11,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.96, 36,730.43 and 11,332.16 is: 16,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.96 : 36,730.43 = 11,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.96/36,730.43 = 11,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.96x = 36,730.43 × 11,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.96x = 416,234,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,234,954.31/24,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.23

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