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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.22, 37,297.97 and 11,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.22, 37,297.97 and 11,710.51 is: 17,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.22 : 37,297.97 = 11,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.22/37,297.97 = 11,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.22x = 37,297.97 × 11,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.22x = 436,778,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,778,250.66/24,861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.66

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