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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.99, 35,876.39 and 12,216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.99, 35,876.39 and 12,216.54 is: 18,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.99 : 35,876.39 = 12,216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.99/35,876.39 = 12,216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.99x = 35,876.39 × 12,216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.99x = 438,285,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,285,353.49/23,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.27

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