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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.10, 35,869.08 and 12,211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.10, 35,869.08 and 12,211.65 is: 18,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.10 : 35,869.08 = 12,211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.10/35,869.08 = 12,211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.10x = 35,869.08 × 12,211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.10x = 438,020,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,020,650.78/23,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.95

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