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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,873.12, 35,774.63 and 12,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,873.12, 35,774.63 and 12,010.59 is: 17,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,873.12 : 35,774.63 = 12,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,873.12/35,774.63 = 12,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,873.12x = 35,774.63 × 12,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,873.12x = 429,674,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,674,413.33/23,873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.25

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