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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.73, 35,533.05 and 12,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.73, 35,533.05 and 12,601.23 is: 18,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.73 : 35,533.05 = 12,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.73/35,533.05 = 12,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.73x = 35,533.05 × 12,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.73x = 447,760,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,760,135.65/23,705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.27

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