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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.48, 35,991.72 and 12,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.48, 35,991.72 and 12,300.24 is: 18,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.48 : 35,991.72 = 12,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.48/35,991.72 = 12,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.48x = 35,991.72 × 12,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.48x = 442,706,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,706,794.01/23,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.36

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