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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.74, 35,955.77 and 12,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.74, 35,955.77 and 12,117.89 is: 18,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.74 : 35,955.77 = 12,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.74/35,955.77 = 12,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.74x = 35,955.77 × 12,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.74x = 435,707,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,707,825.36/23,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.04

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