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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.36, 35,584.86 and 12,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.36, 35,584.86 and 12,029.96 is: 18,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.36 : 35,584.86 = 12,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.36/35,584.86 = 12,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.36x = 35,584.86 × 12,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.36x = 428,084,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,084,442.41/23,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.27

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