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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.93, 35,570.03 and 12,615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.93, 35,570.03 and 12,615.01 is: 18,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.93 : 35,570.03 = 12,615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.93/35,570.03 = 12,615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.93x = 35,570.03 × 12,615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.93x = 448,716,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,716,284.15/23,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.25

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