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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.84, 35,235.68 and 12,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.84, 35,235.68 and 12,390.72 is: 18,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.84 : 35,235.68 = 12,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.84/35,235.68 = 12,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.84x = 35,235.68 × 12,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.84x = 436,595,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,595,444.89/23,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.65

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