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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.62, 36,993.23 and 10,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.62, 36,993.23 and 10,611.59 is: 15,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.62 : 36,993.23 = 10,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.62/36,993.23 = 10,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.62x = 36,993.23 × 10,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.62x = 392,556,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,556,936.48/24,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.71

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