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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.82, 35,560.17 and 12,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.82, 35,560.17 and 12,618.17 is: 18,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.82 : 35,560.17 = 12,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.82/35,560.17 = 12,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.82x = 35,560.17 × 12,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.82x = 448,704,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,704,092.49/23,713.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.63

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