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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.88, 37,306.49 and 11,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.88, 37,306.49 and 11,713.91 is: 17,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.88 : 37,306.49 = 11,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.88/37,306.49 = 11,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.88x = 37,306.49 × 11,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.88x = 437,004,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,004,866.28/24,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.31

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