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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.62, 35,916.92 and 12,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.62, 35,916.92 and 12,251.46 is: 18,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.62 : 35,916.92 = 12,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.62/35,916.92 = 12,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.62x = 35,916.92 × 12,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.62x = 440,034,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,034,708.70/23,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.18

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