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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.63, 35,660.60 and 12,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.63, 35,660.60 and 12,645.24 is: 19,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.63 : 35,660.60 = 12,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.63/35,660.60 = 12,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.63x = 35,660.60 × 12,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.63x = 450,936,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,936,767.14/23,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.31

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