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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.61, 35,588.24 and 12,032.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.61, 35,588.24 and 12,032.21 is: 18,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.61 : 35,588.24 = 12,032.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.61/35,588.24 = 12,032.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.61x = 35,588.24 × 12,032.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.61x = 428,205,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,205,177.21/23,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.64

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