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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.48, 35,511.75 and 12,571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.48, 35,511.75 and 12,571.47 is: 18,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.48 : 35,511.75 = 12,571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.48/35,511.75 = 12,571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.48x = 35,511.75 × 12,571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.48x = 446,434,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,434,899.77/23,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.80

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