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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.74, 35,784.78 and 11,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.74, 35,784.78 and 11,997.28 is: 18,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.74 : 35,784.78 = 11,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.74/35,784.78 = 11,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.74x = 35,784.78 × 11,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.74x = 429,320,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,320,025.40/23,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.04

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