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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.64, 35,862.75 and 12,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.64, 35,862.75 and 12,225.06 is: 18,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.64 : 35,862.75 = 12,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.64/35,862.75 = 12,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.64x = 35,862.75 × 12,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.64x = 438,424,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,424,270.52/23,903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.32

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