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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.41, 35,577.56 and 12,021.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.41, 35,577.56 and 12,021.97 is: 18,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.41 : 35,577.56 = 12,021.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.41/35,577.56 = 12,021.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.41x = 35,577.56 × 12,021.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.41x = 427,712,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,712,358.99/23,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.82

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