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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.09, 35,524.62 and 12,595.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.09, 35,524.62 and 12,595.59 is: 18,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.09 : 35,524.62 = 12,595.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.09/35,524.62 = 12,595.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.09x = 35,524.62 × 12,595.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.09x = 447,453,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,453,548.43/23,700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.82

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