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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,837.64, 35,717.54 and 12,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,837.64, 35,717.54 and 12,134.76 is: 18,182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,837.64 : 35,717.54 = 12,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,837.64/35,717.54 = 12,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,837.64x = 35,717.54 × 12,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,837.64x = 433,423,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,423,775.69/23,837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.33

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