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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.86, 35,585.61 and 12,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.86, 35,585.61 and 12,030.46 is: 18,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.86 : 35,585.61 = 12,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.86/35,585.61 = 12,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.86x = 35,585.61 × 12,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.86x = 428,111,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,111,257.68/23,708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.02

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