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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.89, 35,851.13 and 12,217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.89, 35,851.13 and 12,217.31 is: 18,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.89 : 35,851.13 = 12,217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.89/35,851.13 = 12,217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.89x = 35,851.13 × 12,217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.89x = 438,004,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,004,307.97/23,895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.69

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