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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.16, 36,997.76 and 11,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.16, 36,997.76 and 11,329.32 is: 16,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.16 : 36,997.76 = 11,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.16/36,997.76 = 11,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.16x = 36,997.76 × 11,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.16x = 419,159,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,159,421.28/24,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.99

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