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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.68, 35,363.28 and 12,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.68, 35,363.28 and 12,501.24 is: 18,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.68 : 35,363.28 = 12,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.68/35,363.28 = 12,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.68x = 35,363.28 × 12,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.68x = 442,084,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,084,850.47/23,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.80

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