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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.31, 35,489.14 and 12,570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.31, 35,489.14 and 12,570.46 is: 18,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.31 : 35,489.14 = 12,570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.31/35,489.14 = 12,570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.31x = 35,489.14 × 12,570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.31x = 446,114,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,114,694.66/23,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.20

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