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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.12, 35,594.28 and 12,631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.12, 35,594.28 and 12,631.08 is: 18,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.12 : 35,594.28 = 12,631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.12/35,594.28 = 12,631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.12x = 35,594.28 × 12,631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.12x = 449,594,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,594,198.22/23,715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.12

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