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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.36, 35,984.10 and 12,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.36, 35,984.10 and 12,296.20 is: 18,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.36 : 35,984.10 = 12,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.36/35,984.10 = 12,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.36x = 35,984.10 × 12,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.36x = 442,467,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,467,690.42/23,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.33

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