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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.57, 37,221.96 and 11,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.57, 37,221.96 and 11,663.94 is: 17,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.57 : 37,221.96 = 11,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.57/37,221.96 = 11,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.57x = 37,221.96 × 11,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.57x = 434,154,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,154,708.12/24,811.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.07

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