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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.16, 35,821.68 and 12,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.16, 35,821.68 and 12,034.08 is: 18,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.16 : 35,821.68 = 12,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.16/35,821.68 = 12,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.16x = 35,821.68 × 12,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.16x = 431,080,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,080,962.85/23,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.50

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