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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.96, 35,281.32 and 12,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.96, 35,281.32 and 12,446.64 is: 18,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.96 : 35,281.32 = 12,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.96/35,281.32 = 12,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.96x = 35,281.32 × 12,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.96x = 439,133,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,133,888.76/23,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.62

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