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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.68, 35,565.14 and 12,611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.68, 35,565.14 and 12,611.75 is: 18,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.68 : 35,565.14 = 12,611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.68/35,565.14 = 12,611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.68x = 35,565.14 × 12,611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.68x = 448,538,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,538,808.18/23,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.36

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