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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.04, 35,907.30 and 12,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.04, 35,907.30 and 12,248.70 is: 18,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.04 : 35,907.30 = 12,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.04/35,907.30 = 12,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.04x = 35,907.30 × 12,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.04x = 439,817,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,817,745.51/23,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.30

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