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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.54, 35,815 and 12,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.54, 35,815 and 12,187.16 is: 18,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.54 : 35,815 = 12,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.54/35,815 = 12,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.54x = 35,815 × 12,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.54x = 436,483,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,483,135.40/23,898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.01

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