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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.73, 35,489.57 and 12,556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.73, 35,489.57 and 12,556.74 is: 18,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.73 : 35,489.57 = 12,556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.73/35,489.57 = 12,556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.73x = 35,489.57 × 12,556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.73x = 445,633,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,633,303.20/23,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.67

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