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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,696.64, 35,553.60 and 12,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,696.64, 35,553.60 and 12,604.32 is: 18,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,696.64 : 35,553.60 = 12,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,696.64/35,553.60 = 12,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,696.64x = 35,553.60 × 12,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,696.64x = 448,128,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,128,951.55/23,696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.08

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