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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.52, 36,942.72 and 11,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.52, 36,942.72 and 11,483.76 is: 17,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.52 : 36,942.72 = 11,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.52/36,942.72 = 11,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.52x = 36,942.72 × 11,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.52x = 424,241,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,241,330.23/24,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.11

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