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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.22, 35,794.23 and 12,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.22, 35,794.23 and 12,041.68 is: 18,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.22 : 35,794.23 = 12,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.22/35,794.23 = 12,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.22x = 35,794.23 × 12,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.22x = 431,022,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,022,663.51/23,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.03

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