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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.22, 37,062.27 and 11,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.22, 37,062.27 and 11,550.90 is: 17,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.22 : 37,062.27 = 11,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.22/37,062.27 = 11,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.22x = 37,062.27 × 11,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.22x = 428,102,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,102,574.54/24,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,310.21

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