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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.68, 35,311.48 and 12,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.68, 35,311.48 and 12,450.88 is: 18,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.68 : 35,311.48 = 12,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.68/35,311.48 = 12,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.68x = 35,311.48 × 12,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.68x = 439,659,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,659,000.10/23,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.38

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