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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.04, 36,005.58 and 12,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.04, 36,005.58 and 12,320.40 is: 18,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.04 : 36,005.58 = 12,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.04/36,005.58 = 12,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.04x = 36,005.58 × 12,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.04x = 443,603,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,603,147.83/23,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.20

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