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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.54, 35,891.37 and 12,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.54, 35,891.37 and 12,238.29 is: 18,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.54 : 35,891.37 = 12,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.54/35,891.37 = 12,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.54x = 35,891.37 × 12,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.54x = 439,248,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,248,994.56/23,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.60

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