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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.54, 35,956.89 and 12,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.54, 35,956.89 and 12,287.90 is: 18,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.54 : 35,956.89 = 12,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.54/35,956.89 = 12,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.54x = 35,956.89 × 12,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.54x = 441,834,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,834,668.63/23,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.48

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