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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,582.64, 35,332.32 and 12,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,582.64, 35,332.32 and 12,464.72 is: 18,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,582.64 : 35,332.32 = 12,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,582.64/35,332.32 = 12,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,582.64x = 35,332.32 × 12,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,582.64x = 440,407,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,407,475.75/23,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.07

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