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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.69, 37,061.96 and 11,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.69, 37,061.96 and 11,371.88 is: 17,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.69 : 37,061.96 = 11,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.69/37,061.96 = 11,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.69x = 37,061.96 × 11,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.69x = 421,463,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,463,976.38/24,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.25

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