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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.37, 35,492.22 and 12,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.37, 35,492.22 and 12,572.39 is: 18,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.37 : 35,492.22 = 12,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.37/35,492.22 = 12,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.37x = 35,492.22 × 12,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.37x = 446,221,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,221,854.34/23,668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.09

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