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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,889.65, 35,844.34 and 12,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,889.65, 35,844.34 and 12,037.08 is: 18,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,889.65 : 35,844.34 = 12,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,889.65/35,844.34 = 12,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,889.65x = 35,844.34 × 12,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,889.65x = 431,461,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,461,315.02/23,889.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.60

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