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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.51, 35,327.95 and 12,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.51, 35,327.95 and 12,461.95 is: 18,671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.51 : 35,327.95 = 12,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.51/35,327.95 = 12,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.51x = 35,327.95 × 12,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.51x = 440,255,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,255,159.51/23,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.09

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