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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.54, 35,996.24 and 12,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.54, 35,996.24 and 12,886.98 is: 19,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.54 : 35,996.24 = 12,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.54/35,996.24 = 12,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.54x = 35,996.24 × 12,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.54x = 463,882,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,882,824.96/23,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.04

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