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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.31, 36,954.24 and 11,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.31, 36,954.24 and 11,996.70 is: 17,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.31 : 36,954.24 = 11,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.31/36,954.24 = 11,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.31x = 36,954.24 × 11,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.31x = 443,328,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,328,931.01/24,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.67

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