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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.96, 35,273.82 and 12,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.96, 35,273.82 and 12,441.64 is: 18,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.96 : 35,273.82 = 12,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.96/35,273.82 = 12,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.96x = 35,273.82 × 12,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.96x = 438,864,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,864,169.86/23,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.12

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