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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,915.99, 35,874.89 and 12,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,915.99, 35,874.89 and 12,215.54 is: 18,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,915.99 : 35,874.89 = 12,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,915.99/35,874.89 = 12,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,915.99x = 35,874.89 × 12,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,915.99x = 438,231,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,231,153.79/23,915.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.77

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