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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.92, 35,752.38 and 12,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.92, 35,752.38 and 12,158.04 is: 18,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.92 : 35,752.38 = 12,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.92/35,752.38 = 12,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.92x = 35,752.38 × 12,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.92x = 434,678,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,678,866.14/23,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.19

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