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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.98, 35,924.58 and 12,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.98, 35,924.58 and 12,266.40 is: 18,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.98 : 35,924.58 = 12,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.98/35,924.58 = 12,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.98x = 35,924.58 × 12,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.98x = 440,665,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,665,268.11/23,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,403.24

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