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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.60, 35,947.14 and 12,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.60, 35,947.14 and 12,275.80 is: 18,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.60 : 35,947.14 = 12,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.60/35,947.14 = 12,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.60x = 35,947.14 × 12,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.60x = 441,279,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,279,901.21/23,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.75

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