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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.72, 35,259.24 and 12,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.72, 35,259.24 and 12,432.92 is: 18,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.72 : 35,259.24 = 12,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.72/35,259.24 = 12,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.72x = 35,259.24 × 12,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.72x = 438,375,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,375,310.18/23,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.38

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