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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.39, 35,573.14 and 12,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.39, 35,573.14 and 12,619.14 is: 18,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.39 : 35,573.14 = 12,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.39/35,573.14 = 12,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.39x = 35,573.14 × 12,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.39x = 448,902,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,902,316.27/23,736.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.99

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