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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.04, 35,916.30 and 12,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.04, 35,916.30 and 12,254.70 is: 18,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.04 : 35,916.30 = 12,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.04/35,916.30 = 12,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.04x = 35,916.30 × 12,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.04x = 440,143,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,143,481.61/23,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.30

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