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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.58, 36,002.16 and 9,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.58, 36,002.16 and 9,004.82 is: 13,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.58 : 36,002.16 = 9,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.58/36,002.16 = 9,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.58x = 36,002.16 × 9,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.58x = 324,193,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,193,022.99/23,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.41

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