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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.98, 35,506.50 and 12,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.98, 35,506.50 and 12,567.97 is: 18,857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.98 : 35,506.50 = 12,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.98/35,506.50 = 12,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.98x = 35,506.50 × 12,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.98x = 446,244,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,244,626.81/23,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.55

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