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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,726.28, 35,610.84 and 12,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,726.28, 35,610.84 and 12,642.24 is: 18,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,726.28 : 35,610.84 = 12,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,726.28/35,610.84 = 12,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,726.28x = 35,610.84 × 12,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,726.28x = 450,200,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,200,785.88/23,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.77

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