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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.92, 35,950.94 and 12,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.92, 35,950.94 and 12,267.24 is: 18,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.92 : 35,950.94 = 12,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.92/35,950.94 = 12,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.92x = 35,950.94 × 12,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.92x = 441,018,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,018,809.21/23,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.36

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