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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.84, 35,996.61 and 12,909.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.84, 35,996.61 and 12,909.75 is: 19,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.84 : 35,996.61 = 12,909.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.84/35,996.61 = 12,909.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.84x = 35,996.61 × 12,909.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.84x = 464,707,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,707,187.54/23,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.54

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