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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.97, 36,014.72 and 10,850.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.97, 36,014.72 and 10,850.49 is: 16,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.97 : 36,014.72 = 10,850.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.97/36,014.72 = 10,850.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.97x = 36,014.72 × 10,850.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.97x = 390,777,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,777,304.96/23,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,284.44

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