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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.95, 35,604.82 and 12,633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.95, 35,604.82 and 12,633.79 is: 18,953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.95 : 35,604.82 = 12,633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.95/35,604.82 = 12,633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.95x = 35,604.82 × 12,633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.95x = 449,823,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,823,745.65/23,732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,953.56

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