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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.04, 36,004.44 and 12,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.04, 36,004.44 and 12,889.76 is: 19,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.04 : 36,004.44 = 12,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.04/36,004.44 = 12,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.04x = 36,004.44 × 12,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.04x = 464,088,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,088,590.53/23,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,340.22

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