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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.98, 35,989.47 and 12,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.98, 35,989.47 and 12,298.74 is: 18,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.98 : 35,989.47 = 12,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.98/35,989.47 = 12,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.98x = 35,989.47 × 12,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.98x = 442,625,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,625,134.27/23,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.11

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