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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,733.61, 35,578.54 and 12,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,733.61, 35,578.54 and 12,044.09 is: 18,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,733.61 : 35,578.54 = 12,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,733.61/35,578.54 = 12,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,733.61x = 35,578.54 × 12,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,733.61x = 428,511,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,511,241.83/23,733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.04

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