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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.96, 35,428.86 and 12,519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.96, 35,428.86 and 12,519.63 is: 18,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.96 : 35,428.86 = 12,519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.96/35,428.86 = 12,519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.96x = 35,428.86 × 12,519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.96x = 443,556,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,556,218.52/23,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.06

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