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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.67, 35,294.97 and 12,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.67, 35,294.97 and 12,439.88 is: 18,637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.67 : 35,294.97 = 12,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.67/35,294.97 = 12,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.67x = 35,294.97 × 12,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.67x = 439,065,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,065,193.93/23,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.89

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