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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.29, 35,995.95 and 12,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.29, 35,995.95 and 12,303.05 is: 18,454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.29 : 35,995.95 = 12,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.29/35,995.95 = 12,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.29x = 35,995.95 × 12,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.29x = 442,860,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,860,062.64/23,997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.58

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