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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.11, 37,012.13 and 11,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.11, 37,012.13 and 11,519.89 is: 17,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.11 : 37,012.13 = 11,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.11/37,012.13 = 11,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.11x = 37,012.13 × 11,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.11x = 426,375,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,375,423.61/24,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.09

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