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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.70, 35,903.91 and 12,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.70, 35,903.91 and 12,238.10 is: 18,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.70 : 35,903.91 = 12,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.70/35,903.91 = 12,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.70x = 35,903.91 × 12,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.70x = 439,395,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,395,640.97/23,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.84

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