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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.76, 35,658.54 and 12,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.76, 35,658.54 and 12,072.24 is: 18,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.76 : 35,658.54 = 12,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.76/35,658.54 = 12,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.76x = 35,658.54 × 12,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.76x = 430,478,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,478,452.93/23,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.83

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