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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.68, 37,255.68 and 11,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.68, 37,255.68 and 11,030.40 is: 16,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.68 : 37,255.68 = 11,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.68/37,255.68 = 11,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.68x = 37,255.68 × 11,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.68x = 410,945,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,945,052.67/24,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.61

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