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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.64, 35,568.60 and 12,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.64, 35,568.60 and 12,614.32 is: 18,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.64 : 35,568.60 = 12,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.64/35,568.60 = 12,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.64x = 35,568.60 × 12,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.64x = 448,673,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,673,702.35/23,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.08

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