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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.64, 35,910.78 and 12,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.64, 35,910.78 and 12,257.12 is: 18,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.64 : 35,910.78 = 12,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.64/35,910.78 = 12,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.64x = 35,910.78 × 12,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.64x = 440,162,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,162,739.75/23,935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.43

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