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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.92, 35,578.60 and 12,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.92, 35,578.60 and 12,032.84 is: 18,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.92 : 35,578.60 = 12,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.92/35,578.60 = 12,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.92x = 35,578.60 × 12,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.92x = 428,111,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,111,393.25/23,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.60

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