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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.08, 36,966.60 and 11,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.08, 36,966.60 and 11,485.68 is: 17,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.08 : 36,966.60 = 11,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.08/36,966.60 = 11,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.08x = 36,966.60 × 11,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.08x = 424,586,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,586,538.29/24,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.54

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