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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.74, 35,569.98 and 12,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.74, 35,569.98 and 12,020.16 is: 18,041.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.74 : 35,569.98 = 12,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.74/35,569.98 = 12,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.74x = 35,569.98 × 12,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.74x = 427,556,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,556,850.80/23,698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.33

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