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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.49, 35,514.90 and 12,587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.49, 35,514.90 and 12,587.51 is: 18,875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.49 : 35,514.90 = 12,587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.49/35,514.90 = 12,587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.49x = 35,514.90 × 12,587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.49x = 447,044,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,044,158.90/23,683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,875.77

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