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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.86, 35,590.12 and 12,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.86, 35,590.12 and 12,033.46 is: 18,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.86 : 35,590.12 = 12,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.86/35,590.12 = 12,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.86x = 35,590.12 × 12,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.86x = 428,272,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,272,285.42/23,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.52

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