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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.39, 35,999.52 and 12,313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.39, 35,999.52 and 12,313.81 is: 18,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.39 : 35,999.52 = 12,313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.39/35,999.52 = 12,313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.39x = 35,999.52 × 12,313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.39x = 443,291,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,291,249.37/23,992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.33

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