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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.97, 35,659.62 and 12,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.97, 35,659.62 and 12,644.58 is: 19,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.97 : 35,659.62 = 12,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.97/35,659.62 = 12,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.97x = 35,659.62 × 12,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.97x = 450,900,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,900,917.86/23,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.33

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