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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.39, 35,606.99 and 12,635.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.39, 35,606.99 and 12,635.23 is: 18,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.39 : 35,606.99 = 12,635.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.39/35,606.99 = 12,635.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.39x = 35,606.99 × 12,635.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.39x = 449,902,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,902,508.26/23,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,955.72

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