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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.11, 35,585.99 and 12,030.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.11, 35,585.99 and 12,030.71 is: 18,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.11 : 35,585.99 = 12,030.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.11/35,585.99 = 12,030.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.11x = 35,585.99 × 12,030.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.11x = 428,124,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,124,725.75/23,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.39

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