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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,874.26, 35,825.97 and 12,188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,874.26, 35,825.97 and 12,188.39 is: 18,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,874.26 : 35,825.97 = 12,188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,874.26/35,825.97 = 12,188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,874.26x = 35,825.97 × 12,188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,874.26x = 436,660,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,660,654.42/23,874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.02

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