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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.03, 35,588.11 and 12,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.03, 35,588.11 and 12,627.04 is: 18,952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.03 : 35,588.11 = 12,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.03/35,588.11 = 12,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.03x = 35,588.11 × 12,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.03x = 449,372,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,372,458.36/23,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.04

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