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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.53, 35,624.41 and 12,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.53, 35,624.41 and 12,651.37 is: 18,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.53 : 35,624.41 = 12,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.53/35,624.41 = 12,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.53x = 35,624.41 × 12,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.53x = 450,697,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,697,382.19/23,735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.30

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