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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.23, 35,953.52 and 12,116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.23, 35,953.52 and 12,116.39 is: 18,185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.23 : 35,953.52 = 12,116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.23/35,953.52 = 12,116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.23x = 35,953.52 × 12,116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.23x = 435,626,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,626,698.00/23,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.79

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