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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.46, 35,587.22 and 12,626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.46, 35,587.22 and 12,626.55 is: 18,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.46 : 35,587.22 = 12,626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.46/35,587.22 = 12,626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.46x = 35,587.22 × 12,626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.46x = 449,343,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,343,749.56/23,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.29

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