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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.77, 35,229.96 and 12,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.77, 35,229.96 and 12,983.51 is: 19,456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.77 : 35,229.96 = 12,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.77/35,229.96 = 12,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.77x = 35,229.96 × 12,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.77x = 457,408,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,408,361.81/23,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.93

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