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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.42, 35,993.14 and 12,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.42, 35,993.14 and 12,301.18 is: 18,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.42 : 35,993.14 = 12,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.42/35,993.14 = 12,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.42x = 35,993.14 × 12,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.42x = 442,757,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,757,973.17/23,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.77

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