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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.09, 36,388.94 and 18,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.09, 36,388.94 and 18,706.07 is: 28,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.09 : 36,388.94 = 18,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.09/36,388.94 = 18,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.09x = 36,388.94 × 18,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.09x = 680,693,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,693,783.39/24,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,015.44

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