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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.12, 35,988.84 and 12,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.12, 35,988.84 and 12,296.88 is: 18,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.12 : 35,988.84 = 12,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.12/35,988.84 = 12,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.12x = 35,988.84 × 12,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.12x = 442,550,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,550,446.82/23,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.43

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