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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.97, 35,593.98 and 12,631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.97, 35,593.98 and 12,631.05 is: 18,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.97 : 35,593.98 = 12,631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.97/35,593.98 = 12,631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.97x = 35,593.98 × 12,631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.97x = 449,589,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,589,341.08/23,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.04

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