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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.48, 35,869.64 and 12,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.48, 35,869.64 and 12,212.03 is: 18,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.48 : 35,869.64 = 12,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.48/35,869.64 = 12,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.48x = 35,869.64 × 12,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.48x = 438,041,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,041,148.38/23,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.51

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