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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.89, 35,989.33 and 12,298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.89, 35,989.33 and 12,298.65 is: 18,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.89 : 35,989.33 = 12,298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.89/35,989.33 = 12,298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.89x = 35,989.33 × 12,298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.89x = 442,620,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,620,030.76/23,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.97

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