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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.98, 35,611.25 and 12,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.98, 35,611.25 and 12,073.59 is: 18,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.98 : 35,611.25 = 12,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.98/35,611.25 = 12,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.98x = 35,611.25 × 12,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.98x = 429,955,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,955,571.52/23,784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.77

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