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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.04, 35,966.64 and 12,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.04, 35,966.64 and 12,294.40 is: 18,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.04 : 35,966.64 = 12,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.04/35,966.64 = 12,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.04x = 35,966.64 × 12,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.04x = 442,188,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,188,258.82/23,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.23

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