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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.26, 35,606.79 and 12,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.26, 35,606.79 and 12,635.10 is: 18,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.26 : 35,606.79 = 12,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.26/35,606.79 = 12,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.26x = 35,606.79 × 12,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.26x = 449,895,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,895,352.33/23,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,955.52

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