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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.97, 36,459.57 and 10,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.97, 36,459.57 and 10,975.53 is: 16,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.97 : 36,459.57 = 10,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.97/36,459.57 = 10,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.97x = 36,459.57 × 10,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.97x = 400,163,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,163,143.56/24,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.31

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