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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.02, 35,480.97 and 12,399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.02, 35,480.97 and 12,399.67 is: 18,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.02 : 35,480.97 = 12,399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.02/35,480.97 = 12,399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.02x = 35,480.97 × 12,399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.02x = 439,952,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,952,230.58/23,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.98

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