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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.59, 35,520.87 and 12,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.59, 35,520.87 and 12,593.10 is: 18,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.59 : 35,520.87 = 12,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.59/35,520.87 = 12,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.59x = 35,520.87 × 12,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.59x = 447,317,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,317,868.00/23,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,876.09

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