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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.02, 35,867.88 and 12,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.02, 35,867.88 and 12,228.44 is: 18,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.02 : 35,867.88 = 12,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.02/35,867.88 = 12,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.02x = 35,867.88 × 12,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.02x = 438,608,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,608,039.17/23,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.42

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