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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.61, 37,012.88 and 11,520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.61, 37,012.88 and 11,520.39 is: 17,290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.61 : 37,012.88 = 11,520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.61/37,012.88 = 11,520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.61x = 37,012.88 × 11,520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.61x = 426,402,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,402,812.62/24,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.85

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