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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.84, 35,917.74 and 12,845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.84, 35,917.74 and 12,845.46 is: 19,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.84 : 35,917.74 = 12,845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.84/35,917.74 = 12,845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.84x = 35,917.74 × 12,845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.84x = 461,379,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,379,892.46/23,940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.67

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