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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.99, 36,993.95 and 11,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.99, 36,993.95 and 11,507.76 is: 17,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.99 : 36,993.95 = 11,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.99/36,993.95 = 11,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.99x = 36,993.95 × 11,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.99x = 425,717,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,717,440.51/24,647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.90

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