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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.09, 36,729.60 and 11,997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.09, 36,729.60 and 11,997.55 is: 17,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.09 : 36,729.60 = 11,997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.09/36,729.60 = 11,997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.09x = 36,729.60 × 11,997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.09x = 440,665,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,665,212.48/24,490.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.61

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