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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.44, 35,849.82 and 12,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.44, 35,849.82 and 12,221.48 is: 18,333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.44 : 35,849.82 = 12,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.44/35,849.82 = 12,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.44x = 35,849.82 × 12,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.44x = 438,137,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,137,858.13/23,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.32

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