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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.55, 35,994.83 and 12,302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.55, 35,994.83 and 12,302.31 is: 18,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.55 : 35,994.83 = 12,302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.55/35,994.83 = 12,302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.55x = 35,994.83 × 12,302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.55x = 442,819,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,819,495.55/23,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.47

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