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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.08, 35,720.88 and 12,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.08, 35,720.88 and 12,113.44 is: 18,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.08 : 35,720.88 = 12,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.08/35,720.88 = 12,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.08x = 35,720.88 × 12,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.08x = 432,702,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,702,736.63/23,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.84

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