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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.96, 35,689.77 and 12,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.96, 35,689.77 and 12,098.19 is: 18,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.96 : 35,689.77 = 12,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.96/35,689.77 = 12,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.96x = 35,689.77 × 12,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.96x = 431,781,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,781,618.52/23,784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.56

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