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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.16, 36,882.48 and 11,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.16, 36,882.48 and 11,253.13 is: 16,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.16 : 36,882.48 = 11,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.16/36,882.48 = 11,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.16x = 36,882.48 × 11,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.16x = 415,043,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,043,249.96/24,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.30

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