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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,516.93, 36,787.82 and 11,188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,516.93, 36,787.82 and 11,188.45 is: 16,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,516.93 : 36,787.82 = 11,188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,516.93/36,787.82 = 11,188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,516.93x = 36,787.82 × 11,188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,516.93x = 411,598,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,598,684.68/24,516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,788.35

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