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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.64, 35,903.28 and 12,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.64, 35,903.28 and 12,252.12 is: 18,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.64 : 35,903.28 = 12,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.64/35,903.28 = 12,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.64x = 35,903.28 × 12,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.64x = 439,891,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,891,294.95/23,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.93

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