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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,608.72, 36,913.08 and 11,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,608.72, 36,913.08 and 11,465 is: 17,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,608.72 : 36,913.08 = 11,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,608.72/36,913.08 = 11,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,608.72x = 36,913.08 × 11,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,608.72x = 423,208,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,208,462.20/24,608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.50

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