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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.80, 35,997.90 and 10,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.80, 35,997.90 and 10,851.40 is: 16,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.80 : 35,997.90 = 10,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.80/35,997.90 = 10,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.80x = 35,997.90 × 10,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.80x = 390,627,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,627,612.06/24,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.22

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