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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.52, 35,901.63 and 12,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.52, 35,901.63 and 12,250.94 is: 18,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.52 : 35,901.63 = 12,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.52/35,901.63 = 12,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.52x = 35,901.63 × 12,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.52x = 439,828,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,828,535.52/23,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.17

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