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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,928.54, 35,859.96 and 12,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,928.54, 35,859.96 and 12,217.20 is: 18,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,928.54 : 35,859.96 = 12,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,928.54/35,859.96 = 12,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,928.54x = 35,859.96 × 12,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,928.54x = 438,108,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,108,303.31/23,928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.03

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