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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.52, 35,565.54 and 12,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.52, 35,565.54 and 12,009.88 is: 18,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.52 : 35,565.54 = 12,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.52/35,565.54 = 12,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.52x = 35,565.54 × 12,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.52x = 427,137,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,137,867.54/23,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.43

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