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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.57, 35,492.34 and 12,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.57, 35,492.34 and 12,558.59 is: 18,843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.57 : 35,492.34 = 12,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.57/35,492.34 = 12,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.57x = 35,492.34 × 12,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.57x = 445,733,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,733,746.20/23,654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.45

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