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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.24, 37,319.82 and 11,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.24, 37,319.82 and 11,017 is: 16,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.24 : 37,319.82 = 11,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.24/37,319.82 = 11,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.24x = 37,319.82 × 11,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.24x = 411,152,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,152,456.94/24,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.24

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