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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.49, 35,887.38 and 12,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.49, 35,887.38 and 12,231.76 is: 18,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.49 : 35,887.38 = 12,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.49/35,887.38 = 12,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.49x = 35,887.38 × 12,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.49x = 438,965,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,965,819.19/23,922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.50

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