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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.62, 35,584.10 and 12,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.62, 35,584.10 and 12,633.84 is: 18,945.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.62 : 35,584.10 = 12,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.62/35,584.10 = 12,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.62x = 35,584.10 × 12,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.62x = 449,563,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,563,825.94/23,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.26

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