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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.55, 36,001.99 and 10,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.55, 36,001.99 and 10,849.90 is: 16,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.55 : 36,001.99 = 10,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.55/36,001.99 = 10,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.55x = 36,001.99 × 10,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.55x = 390,617,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,617,991.30/23,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,277.41

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