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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.39, 35,603.99 and 12,633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.39, 35,603.99 and 12,633.23 is: 18,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.39 : 35,603.99 = 12,633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.39/35,603.99 = 12,633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.39x = 35,603.99 × 12,633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.39x = 449,793,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,793,153.40/23,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.72

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