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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.96, 35,279.82 and 12,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.96, 35,279.82 and 12,445.64 is: 18,635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.96 : 35,279.82 = 12,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.96/35,279.82 = 12,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.96x = 35,279.82 × 12,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.96x = 439,079,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,079,938.98/23,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.12

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