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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.60, 35,846.40 and 12,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.60, 35,846.40 and 12,233.60 is: 18,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.60 : 35,846.40 = 12,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.60/35,846.40 = 12,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.60x = 35,846.40 × 12,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.60x = 438,530,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,530,519.04/23,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.40

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