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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.39, 35,621.98 and 12,645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.39, 35,621.98 and 12,645.23 is: 18,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.39 : 35,621.98 = 12,645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.39/35,621.98 = 12,645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.39x = 35,621.98 × 12,645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.39x = 450,447,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,447,920.43/23,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.71

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