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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.51, 35,691.98 and 12,099.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.51, 35,691.98 and 12,099.69 is: 18,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.51 : 35,691.98 = 12,099.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.51/35,691.98 = 12,099.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.51x = 35,691.98 × 12,099.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.51x = 431,861,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,861,832.99/23,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.75

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