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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.72, 35,838.85 and 12,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.72, 35,838.85 and 12,026.59 is: 18,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.72 : 35,838.85 = 12,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.72/35,838.85 = 12,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.72x = 35,838.85 × 12,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.72x = 431,019,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,019,155.02/23,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.70

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