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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.80, 35,570.70 and 12,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.80, 35,570.70 and 12,047.40 is: 18,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.80 : 35,570.70 = 12,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.80/35,570.70 = 12,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.80x = 35,570.70 × 12,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.80x = 428,534,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,534,451.18/23,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.96

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