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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,723.53, 35,591.45 and 12,621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,723.53, 35,591.45 and 12,621.09 is: 18,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,723.53 : 35,591.45 = 12,621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,723.53/35,591.45 = 12,621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,723.53x = 35,591.45 × 12,621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,723.53x = 449,202,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,202,893.68/23,723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.91

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