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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.53, 35,236.77 and 12,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.53, 35,236.77 and 12,966.75 is: 19,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.53 : 35,236.77 = 12,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.53/35,236.77 = 12,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.53x = 35,236.77 × 12,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.53x = 456,906,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,906,387.40/23,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.46

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