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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.98, 35,966.58 and 12,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.98, 35,966.58 and 12,751.98 is: 19,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.98 : 35,966.58 = 12,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.98/35,966.58 = 12,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.98x = 35,966.58 × 12,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.98x = 458,645,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,645,108.83/23,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.03

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