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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.14, 36,751.86 and 10,999.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.14, 36,751.86 and 10,999.85 is: 16,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.14 : 36,751.86 = 10,999.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.14/36,751.86 = 10,999.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.14x = 36,751.86 × 10,999.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.14x = 404,264,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,264,763.46/24,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.10

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