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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,539.56, 36,753.96 and 11,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,539.56, 36,753.96 and 11,364.25 is: 17,020.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,539.56 : 36,753.96 = 11,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,539.56/36,753.96 = 11,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,539.56x = 36,753.96 × 11,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,539.56x = 417,681,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,681,189.93/24,539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.73

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