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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.78, 37,229.26 and 11,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.78, 37,229.26 and 11,503.08 is: 17,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.78 : 37,229.26 = 11,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.78/37,229.26 = 11,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.78x = 37,229.26 × 11,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.78x = 428,251,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,251,156.12/24,816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.52

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