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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.83, 35,601.64 and 12,631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.83, 35,601.64 and 12,631.67 is: 18,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.83 : 35,601.64 = 12,631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.83/35,601.64 = 12,631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.83x = 35,601.64 × 12,631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.83x = 449,707,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,707,926.77/23,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.37

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