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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.78, 36,873.09 and 11,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.78, 36,873.09 and 11,295.89 is: 16,923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.78 : 36,873.09 = 11,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.78/36,873.09 = 11,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.78x = 36,873.09 × 11,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.78x = 416,514,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,514,184.23/24,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,923.37

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