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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,888.72, 37,323.36 and 11,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,888.72, 37,323.36 and 11,028 is: 16,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,888.72 : 37,323.36 = 11,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,888.72/37,323.36 = 11,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,888.72x = 37,323.36 × 11,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,888.72x = 411,602,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,602,014.08/24,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.69

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