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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.54, 35,585.46 and 12,617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.54, 35,585.46 and 12,617.09 is: 18,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.54 : 35,585.46 = 12,617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.54/35,585.46 = 12,617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.54x = 35,585.46 × 12,617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.54x = 448,984,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,984,951.51/23,719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.91

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