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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.23, 35,535.30 and 12,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.23, 35,535.30 and 12,602.73 is: 18,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.23 : 35,535.30 = 12,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.23/35,535.30 = 12,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.23x = 35,535.30 × 12,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.23x = 447,841,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,841,791.37/23,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.52

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