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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.80, 35,477.40 and 12,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.80, 35,477.40 and 12,004.40 is: 17,982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.80 : 35,477.40 = 12,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.80/35,477.40 = 12,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.80x = 35,477.40 × 12,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.80x = 425,884,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,884,900.56/23,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.88

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