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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.48, 35,966.31 and 12,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.48, 35,966.31 and 12,892.18 is: 19,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.48 : 35,966.31 = 12,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.48/35,966.31 = 12,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.48x = 35,966.31 × 12,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.48x = 463,684,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,684,142.46/23,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.40

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