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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.98, 35,492.96 and 12,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.98, 35,492.96 and 12,558.99 is: 18,844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.98 : 35,492.96 = 12,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.98/35,492.96 = 12,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.98x = 35,492.96 × 12,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.98x = 445,755,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,755,729.71/23,654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.05

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