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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.92, 35,996.55 and 11,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.92, 35,996.55 and 11,985.76 is: 17,954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.92 : 35,996.55 = 11,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.92/35,996.55 = 11,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.92x = 35,996.55 × 11,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.92x = 431,446,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,446,009.13/24,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.53

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