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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.89, 35,622.73 and 12,645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.89, 35,622.73 and 12,645.73 is: 18,971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.89 : 35,622.73 = 12,645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.89/35,622.73 = 12,645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.89x = 35,622.73 × 12,645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.89x = 450,475,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,475,247.33/23,744.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,971.46

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