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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.01, 35,999.91 and 12,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.01, 35,999.91 and 12,886.74 is: 19,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.01 : 35,999.91 = 12,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.01/35,999.91 = 12,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.01x = 35,999.91 × 12,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.01x = 463,921,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,921,480.19/23,993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.69

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