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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.67, 35,579.72 and 12,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.67, 35,579.72 and 12,033.59 is: 18,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.67 : 35,579.72 = 12,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.67/35,579.72 = 12,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.67x = 35,579.72 × 12,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.67x = 428,151,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,151,614.98/23,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.73

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