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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.39, 35,608.48 and 12,636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.39, 35,608.48 and 12,636.23 is: 18,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.39 : 35,608.48 = 12,636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.39/35,608.48 = 12,636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.39x = 35,608.48 × 12,636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.39x = 449,956,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,956,733.60/23,735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.21

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