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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.39, 35,996.10 and 12,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.39, 35,996.10 and 12,303.15 is: 18,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.39 : 35,996.10 = 12,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.39/35,996.10 = 12,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.39x = 35,996.10 × 12,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.39x = 442,865,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,865,417.72/23,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.73

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