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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.82, 35,444.48 and 12,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.82, 35,444.48 and 12,555.40 is: 18,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.82 : 35,444.48 = 12,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.82/35,444.48 = 12,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.82x = 35,444.48 × 12,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.82x = 445,019,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,019,624.19/23,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.96

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