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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.14, 35,248.50 and 12,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.14, 35,248.50 and 12,995.88 is: 19,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.14 : 35,248.50 = 12,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.14/35,248.50 = 12,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.14x = 35,248.50 × 12,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.14x = 458,085,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,085,276.18/23,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.47

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