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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.78, 36,977.89 and 11,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.78, 36,977.89 and 11,986.58 is: 17,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.78 : 36,977.89 = 11,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.78/36,977.89 = 11,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.78x = 36,977.89 × 11,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.78x = 443,238,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,238,191.89/24,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.67

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