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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.72, 37,359.24 and 11,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.72, 37,359.24 and 11,055.28 is: 16,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.72 : 37,359.24 = 11,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.72/37,359.24 = 11,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.72x = 37,359.24 × 11,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.72x = 413,016,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,016,858.79/24,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.22

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