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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.72, 35,314.44 and 12,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.72, 35,314.44 and 12,452.88 is: 18,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.72 : 35,314.44 = 12,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.72/35,314.44 = 12,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.72x = 35,314.44 × 12,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.72x = 439,766,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,766,483.59/23,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,657.32

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