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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.98, 35,511 and 12,570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.98, 35,511 and 12,570.97 is: 18,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.98 : 35,511 = 12,570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.98/35,511 = 12,570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.98x = 35,511 × 12,570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.98x = 446,407,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,407,715.67/23,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.05

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