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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.92, 35,949.44 and 12,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.92, 35,949.44 and 12,266.24 is: 18,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.92 : 35,949.44 = 12,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.92/35,949.44 = 12,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.92x = 35,949.44 × 12,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.92x = 440,964,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,964,458.91/23,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.86

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