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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.17, 35,586.47 and 12,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.17, 35,586.47 and 12,038.09 is: 18,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.17 : 35,586.47 = 12,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.17/35,586.47 = 12,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.17x = 35,586.47 × 12,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.17x = 428,392,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,392,980.81/23,725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.48

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