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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.24, 35,554.29 and 12,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.24, 35,554.29 and 12,009.66 is: 18,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.24 : 35,554.29 = 12,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.24/35,554.29 = 12,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.24x = 35,554.29 × 12,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.24x = 426,994,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,994,934.44/23,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.61

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