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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.24, 35,627.38 and 12,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.24, 35,627.38 and 12,653.24 is: 18,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.24 : 35,627.38 = 12,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.24/35,627.38 = 12,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.24x = 35,627.38 × 12,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.24x = 450,801,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,801,789.71/23,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.33

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