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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.89, 35,866.13 and 12,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.89, 35,866.13 and 12,227.31 is: 18,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.89 : 35,866.13 = 12,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.89/35,866.13 = 12,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.89x = 35,866.13 × 12,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.89x = 438,546,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,546,228.87/23,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.69

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