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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.60, 35,543.40 and 12,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.60, 35,543.40 and 12,031.60 is: 18,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.60 : 35,543.40 = 12,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.60/35,543.40 = 12,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.60x = 35,543.40 × 12,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.60x = 427,643,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,643,971.44/23,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.40

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