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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.80, 35,576.91 and 12,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.80, 35,576.91 and 12,031.71 is: 18,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.80 : 35,576.91 = 12,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.80/35,576.91 = 12,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.80x = 35,576.91 × 12,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.80x = 428,051,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,051,063.82/23,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.91

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