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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.24, 35,995.83 and 12,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.24, 35,995.83 and 12,909.15 is: 19,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.24 : 35,995.83 = 12,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.24/35,995.83 = 12,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.24x = 35,995.83 × 12,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.24x = 464,675,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,675,568.84/23,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.71

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