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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.63, 36,776.97 and 11,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.63, 36,776.97 and 11,372.29 is: 17,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.63 : 36,776.97 = 11,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.63/36,776.97 = 11,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.63x = 36,776.97 × 11,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.63x = 418,238,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,238,368.16/24,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.90

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