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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.26, 35,573.70 and 12,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.26, 35,573.70 and 12,629.54 is: 18,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.26 : 35,573.70 = 12,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.26/35,573.70 = 12,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.26x = 35,573.70 × 12,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.26x = 449,279,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,279,467.10/23,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.14

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