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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.42, 35,309.61 and 12,449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.42, 35,309.61 and 12,449.61 is: 18,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.42 : 35,309.61 = 12,449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.42/35,309.61 = 12,449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.42x = 35,309.61 × 12,449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.42x = 439,590,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,590,873.75/23,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.49

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