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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.98, 35,661.12 and 12,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.98, 35,661.12 and 12,645.58 is: 19,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.98 : 35,661.12 = 12,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.98/35,661.12 = 12,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.98x = 35,661.12 × 12,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.98x = 450,955,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,955,545.85/23,730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.82

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