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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.53, 37,005.31 and 11,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.53, 37,005.31 and 11,511.72 is: 17,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.53 : 37,005.31 = 11,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.53/37,005.31 = 11,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.53x = 37,005.31 × 11,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.53x = 425,994,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,994,716.87/24,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,270.16

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