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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.93, 35,993.55 and 12,143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.93, 35,993.55 and 12,143.02 is: 18,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.93 : 35,993.55 = 12,143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.93/35,993.55 = 12,143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.93x = 35,993.55 × 12,143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.93x = 437,070,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,070,397.52/23,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.75

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