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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.82, 35,715.21 and 12,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.82, 35,715.21 and 12,154.24 is: 18,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.82 : 35,715.21 = 12,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.82/35,715.21 = 12,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.82x = 35,715.21 × 12,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.82x = 434,091,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,091,233.99/23,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.01

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