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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.72, 35,528.56 and 12,598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.72, 35,528.56 and 12,598.22 is: 18,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.72 : 35,528.56 = 12,598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.72/35,528.56 = 12,598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.72x = 35,528.56 × 12,598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.72x = 447,596,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,596,672.49/23,702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.77

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