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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.60, 35,561.40 and 12,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.60, 35,561.40 and 12,043.60 is: 18,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.60 : 35,561.40 = 12,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.60/35,561.40 = 12,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.60x = 35,561.40 × 12,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.60x = 428,287,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,287,277.04/23,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.40

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