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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.84, 35,458.19 and 12,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.84, 35,458.19 and 12,535.81 is: 18,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.84 : 35,458.19 = 12,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.84/35,458.19 = 12,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.84x = 35,458.19 × 12,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.84x = 444,496,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,496,892.81/23,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.24

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