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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.97, 36,011.70 and 10,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.97, 36,011.70 and 10,848.48 is: 16,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.97 : 36,011.70 = 10,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.97/36,011.70 = 10,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.97x = 36,011.70 × 10,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.97x = 390,672,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,672,207.22/23,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.42

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