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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.01, 36,002.91 and 12,888.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.01, 36,002.91 and 12,888.74 is: 19,338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.01 : 36,002.91 = 12,888.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.01/36,002.91 = 12,888.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.01x = 36,002.91 × 12,888.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.01x = 464,032,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,032,146.23/23,995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.69

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