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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.83, 35,996.65 and 18,092.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.83, 35,996.65 and 18,092.87 is: 27,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.83 : 35,996.65 = 18,092.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.83/35,996.65 = 18,092.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.83x = 35,996.65 × 18,092.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.83x = 651,282,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,282,720.43/24,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,110.99

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