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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.56, 37,018.82 and 11,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.56, 37,018.82 and 11,520.76 is: 17,283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.56 : 37,018.82 = 11,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.56/37,018.82 = 11,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.56x = 37,018.82 × 11,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.56x = 426,484,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,484,698.01/24,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.69

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