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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.88, 35,610.24 and 12,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.88, 35,610.24 and 12,645.76 is: 18,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.88 : 35,610.24 = 12,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.88/35,610.24 = 12,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.88x = 35,610.24 × 12,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.88x = 450,318,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,318,548.58/23,730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,976.06

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