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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.93, 35,568.53 and 12,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.93, 35,568.53 and 12,614.01 is: 18,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.93 : 35,568.53 = 12,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.93/35,568.53 = 12,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.93x = 35,568.53 × 12,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.93x = 448,661,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,661,730.04/23,708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.75

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