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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.91, 35,577.49 and 12,619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.91, 35,577.49 and 12,619.97 is: 18,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.91 : 35,577.49 = 12,619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.91/35,577.49 = 12,619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.91x = 35,577.49 × 12,619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.91x = 448,986,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,986,678.59/23,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.68

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