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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.03, 35,625.16 and 12,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.03, 35,625.16 and 12,651.87 is: 18,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.03 : 35,625.16 = 12,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.03/35,625.16 = 12,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.03x = 35,625.16 × 12,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.03x = 450,724,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,724,714.92/23,736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.06

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