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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.86, 35,587.11 and 12,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.86, 35,587.11 and 12,031.46 is: 18,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.86 : 35,587.11 = 12,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.86/35,587.11 = 12,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.86x = 35,587.11 × 12,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.86x = 428,164,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,164,890.48/23,709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.52

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