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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.04, 35,862.21 and 12,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.04, 35,862.21 and 12,218.70 is: 18,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.04 : 35,862.21 = 12,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.04/35,862.21 = 12,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.04x = 35,862.21 × 12,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.04x = 438,189,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,189,585.33/23,930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.28

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