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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.43, 35,765.14 and 12,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.43, 35,765.14 and 12,149.91 is: 18,211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.43 : 35,765.14 = 12,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.43/35,765.14 = 12,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.43x = 35,765.14 × 12,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.43x = 434,543,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,543,232.14/23,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.11

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