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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.72, 36,965.52 and 11,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.72, 36,965.52 and 11,476.32 is: 17,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.72 : 36,965.52 = 11,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.72/36,965.52 = 11,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.72x = 36,965.52 × 11,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.72x = 424,228,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,228,136.49/24,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.54

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