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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.16, 35,811.92 and 12,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.16, 35,811.92 and 12,179.04 is: 18,270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.16 : 35,811.92 = 12,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.16/35,811.92 = 12,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.16x = 35,811.92 × 12,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.16x = 436,154,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,154,806.16/23,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.44

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