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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.11, 35,584.49 and 12,029.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.11, 35,584.49 and 12,029.71 is: 18,055.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.11 : 35,584.49 = 12,029.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.11/35,584.49 = 12,029.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.11x = 35,584.49 × 12,029.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.11x = 428,071,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,071,035.05/23,708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.89

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