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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.59, 35,523.87 and 12,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.59, 35,523.87 and 12,595.11 is: 18,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.59 : 35,523.87 = 12,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.59/35,523.87 = 12,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.59x = 35,523.87 × 12,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.59x = 447,427,050.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,427,050.28/23,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.11

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