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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.39, 36,940.74 and 11,296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.39, 36,940.74 and 11,296.61 is: 16,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.39 : 36,940.74 = 11,296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.39/36,940.74 = 11,296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.39x = 36,940.74 × 11,296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.39x = 417,305,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,305,132.89/24,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.76

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