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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.26, 35,716.95 and 12,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.26, 35,716.95 and 12,117.06 is: 18,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.26 : 35,716.95 = 12,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.26/35,716.95 = 12,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.26x = 35,716.95 × 12,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.26x = 432,784,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,784,426.17/23,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.31

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