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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.12, 36,391.22 and 18,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.12, 36,391.22 and 18,997 is: 28,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.12 : 36,391.22 = 18,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.12/36,391.22 = 18,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.12x = 36,391.22 × 18,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.12x = 691,324,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,324,006.34/24,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,450.58

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