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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.62, 35,581.10 and 12,631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.62, 35,581.10 and 12,631.83 is: 18,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.62 : 35,581.10 = 12,631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.62/35,581.10 = 12,631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.62x = 35,581.10 × 12,631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.62x = 449,454,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,454,343.25/23,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.25

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