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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.23, 35,955.02 and 12,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.23, 35,955.02 and 12,117.39 is: 18,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.23 : 35,955.02 = 12,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.23/35,955.02 = 12,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.23x = 35,955.02 × 12,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.23x = 435,680,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,680,999.80/23,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,187.30

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