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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.68, 35,299.74 and 12,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.68, 35,299.74 and 12,430.70 is: 18,651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.68 : 35,299.74 = 12,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.68/35,299.74 = 12,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.68x = 35,299.74 × 12,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.68x = 438,800,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,800,478.02/23,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.19

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