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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.49, 35,985.40 and 12,137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.49, 35,985.40 and 12,137.58 is: 18,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.49 : 35,985.40 = 12,137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.49/35,985.40 = 12,137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.49x = 35,985.40 × 12,137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.49x = 436,775,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,775,640.99/23,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.59

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