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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.88, 35,469.12 and 12,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.88, 35,469.12 and 12,545.12 is: 18,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.88 : 35,469.12 = 12,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.88/35,469.12 = 12,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.88x = 35,469.12 × 12,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.88x = 444,964,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,964,366.69/23,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.94

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