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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,888.82, 35,843.10 and 12,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,888.82, 35,843.10 and 12,036.19 is: 18,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,888.82 : 35,843.10 = 12,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,888.82/35,843.10 = 12,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,888.82x = 35,843.10 × 12,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,888.82x = 431,414,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,414,122.39/23,888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.25

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