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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.86, 35,874.66 and 12,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.86, 35,874.66 and 12,223.28 is: 18,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.86 : 35,874.66 = 12,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.86/35,874.66 = 12,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.86x = 35,874.66 × 12,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.86x = 438,506,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,506,014.08/23,901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.10

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