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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.84, 36,707.52 and 11,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.84, 36,707.52 and 11,326.08 is: 16,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.84 : 36,707.52 = 11,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.84/36,707.52 = 11,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.84x = 36,707.52 × 11,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.84x = 415,752,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,752,308.12/24,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.14

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