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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.59, 35,526.87 and 12,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.59, 35,526.87 and 12,597.12 is: 18,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.59 : 35,526.87 = 12,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.59/35,526.87 = 12,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.59x = 35,526.87 × 12,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.59x = 447,536,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,536,244.61/23,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.12

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