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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.36, 35,581.86 and 12,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.36, 35,581.86 and 12,027.96 is: 18,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.36 : 35,581.86 = 12,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.36/35,581.86 = 12,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.36x = 35,581.86 × 12,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.36x = 427,977,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,977,188.81/23,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.26

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