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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.15, 35,295.08 and 12,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.15, 35,295.08 and 12,439.96 is: 18,637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.15 : 35,295.08 = 12,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.15/35,295.08 = 12,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.15x = 35,295.08 × 12,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.15x = 439,069,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,069,232.96/23,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.68

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