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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.49, 35,890.38 and 12,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.49, 35,890.38 and 12,233.76 is: 18,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.49 : 35,890.38 = 12,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.49/35,890.38 = 12,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.49x = 35,890.38 × 12,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.49x = 439,074,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,074,295.23/23,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.50

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