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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.44, 35,854.32 and 12,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.44, 35,854.32 and 12,224.48 is: 18,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.44 : 35,854.32 = 12,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.44/35,854.32 = 12,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.44x = 35,854.32 × 12,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.44x = 438,300,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,300,417.75/23,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.82

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