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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.40, 35,624.22 and 12,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.40, 35,624.22 and 12,651.24 is: 18,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.40 : 35,624.22 = 12,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.40/35,624.22 = 12,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.40x = 35,624.22 × 12,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.40x = 450,690,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,690,557.03/23,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.12

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