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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.74, 35,078.73 and 12,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.74, 35,078.73 and 12,877.66 is: 19,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.74 : 35,078.73 = 12,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.74/35,078.73 = 12,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.74x = 35,078.73 × 12,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.74x = 451,731,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,731,958.17/23,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.22

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