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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.84, 35,916.24 and 12,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.84, 35,916.24 and 12,844.46 is: 19,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.84 : 35,916.24 = 12,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.84/35,916.24 = 12,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.84x = 35,916.24 × 12,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.84x = 461,324,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,324,708.03/23,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.17

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