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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.64, 35,329.32 and 12,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.64, 35,329.32 and 12,462.72 is: 18,672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.64 : 35,329.32 = 12,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.64/35,329.32 = 12,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.64x = 35,329.32 × 12,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.64x = 440,299,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,299,422.95/23,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.07

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