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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.67, 35,276.99 and 12,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.67, 35,276.99 and 12,427.86 is: 18,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.67 : 35,276.99 = 12,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.67/35,276.99 = 12,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.67x = 35,276.99 × 12,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.67x = 438,417,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,417,430.80/23,545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.88

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