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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.55, 35,913.82 and 12,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.55, 35,913.82 and 12,249.39 is: 18,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.55 : 35,913.82 = 12,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.55/35,913.82 = 12,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.55x = 35,913.82 × 12,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.55x = 439,922,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,922,387.57/23,942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.08

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