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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.64, 36,008.82 and 10,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.64, 36,008.82 and 10,858.44 is: 16,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.64 : 36,008.82 = 10,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.64/36,008.82 = 10,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.64x = 36,008.82 × 10,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.64x = 390,999,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,999,611.44/24,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,287.82

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