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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.40, 35,982.90 and 12,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.40, 35,982.90 and 12,756.60 is: 19,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.40 : 35,982.90 = 12,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.40/35,982.90 = 12,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.40x = 35,982.90 × 12,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.40x = 459,019,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,019,462.14/23,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,126.29

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