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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.96, 35,278.32 and 12,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.96, 35,278.32 and 12,444.64 is: 18,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.96 : 35,278.32 = 12,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.96/35,278.32 = 12,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.96x = 35,278.32 × 12,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.96x = 439,025,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,025,992.20/23,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.62

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