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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.68, 35,357.30 and 12,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.68, 35,357.30 and 12,497.22 is: 18,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.68 : 35,357.30 = 12,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.68/35,357.30 = 12,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.68x = 35,357.30 × 12,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.68x = 441,867,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,867,956.71/23,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.79

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