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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.76, 35,609.04 and 12,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.76, 35,609.04 and 12,636.60 is: 18,957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.76 : 35,609.04 = 12,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.76/35,609.04 = 12,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.76x = 35,609.04 × 12,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.76x = 449,977,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,977,194.86/23,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.77

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