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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,756.22, 35,647.38 and 12,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,756.22, 35,647.38 and 12,070.44 is: 18,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,756.22 : 35,647.38 = 12,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,756.22/35,647.38 = 12,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,756.22x = 35,647.38 × 12,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,756.22x = 430,279,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,279,561.45/23,756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.29

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