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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.10, 35,946.39 and 12,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.10, 35,946.39 and 12,275.30 is: 18,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.10 : 35,946.39 = 12,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.10/35,946.39 = 12,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.10x = 35,946.39 × 12,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.10x = 441,252,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,252,721.17/23,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.00

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