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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.60, 36,996.90 and 11,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.60, 36,996.90 and 11,518.30 is: 17,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.60 : 36,996.90 = 11,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.60/36,996.90 = 11,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.60x = 36,996.90 × 11,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.60x = 426,141,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,141,393.27/24,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,277.45

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