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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.60, 35,279.10 and 12,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.60, 35,279.10 and 12,436.80 is: 18,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.60 : 35,279.10 = 12,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.60/35,279.10 = 12,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.60x = 35,279.10 × 12,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.60x = 438,759,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,759,110.88/23,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.23

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