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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.24, 35,812.44 and 12,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.24, 35,812.44 and 12,772 is: 19,163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.24 : 35,812.44 = 12,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.24/35,812.44 = 12,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.24x = 35,812.44 × 12,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.24x = 457,396,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,396,483.68/23,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.39

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