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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.35, 35,273.98 and 12,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.35, 35,273.98 and 12,991.66 is: 19,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.35 : 35,273.98 = 12,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.35/35,273.98 = 12,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.35x = 35,273.98 × 12,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.35x = 458,267,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,267,555.01/23,537.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.80

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