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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.53, 35,554.01 and 12,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.53, 35,554.01 and 12,608.10 is: 18,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.53 : 35,554.01 = 12,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.53/35,554.01 = 12,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.53x = 35,554.01 × 12,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.53x = 448,268,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,268,450.44/23,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.27

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