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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.06, 35,497.44 and 12,585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.06, 35,497.44 and 12,585.78 is: 18,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.06 : 35,497.44 = 12,585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.06/35,497.44 = 12,585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.06x = 35,497.44 × 12,585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.06x = 446,762,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,762,970.40/23,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.21

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