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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.16, 35,497.70 and 12,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.16, 35,497.70 and 12,562.16 is: 18,848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.16 : 35,497.70 = 12,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.16/35,497.70 = 12,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.16x = 35,497.70 × 12,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.16x = 445,927,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,927,787.03/23,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.79

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