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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.94, 35,524.27 and 12,588.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.94, 35,524.27 and 12,588.31 is: 18,878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.94 : 35,524.27 = 12,588.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.94/35,524.27 = 12,588.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.94x = 35,524.27 × 12,588.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.94x = 447,190,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,190,583.42/23,687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,878.40

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