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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.97, 35,433.77 and 12,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.97, 35,433.77 and 12,513.63 is: 18,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.97 : 35,433.77 = 12,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.97/35,433.77 = 12,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.97x = 35,433.77 × 12,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.97x = 443,405,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,405,024.72/23,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.87

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