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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,496.80, 35,307.60 and 12,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,496.80, 35,307.60 and 12,975.20 is: 19,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,496.80 : 35,307.60 = 12,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,496.80/35,307.60 = 12,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,496.80x = 35,307.60 × 12,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,496.80x = 458,123,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,123,171.52/23,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.26

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