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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.28, 35,657.52 and 12,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.28, 35,657.52 and 12,078.24 is: 18,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.28 : 35,657.52 = 12,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.28/35,657.52 = 12,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.28x = 35,657.52 × 12,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.28x = 430,680,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,680,084.36/23,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.96

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