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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.52, 35,606.04 and 12,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.52, 35,606.04 and 12,036.94 is: 18,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.52 : 35,606.04 = 12,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.52/35,606.04 = 12,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.52x = 35,606.04 × 12,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.52x = 428,587,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,587,767.12/23,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.04

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