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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.48, 35,988.72 and 12,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.48, 35,988.72 and 12,298.24 is: 18,447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.48 : 35,988.72 = 12,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.48/35,988.72 = 12,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.48x = 35,988.72 × 12,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.48x = 442,597,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,597,915.85/23,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.36

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