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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.32, 35,611.82 and 12,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.32, 35,611.82 and 12,662.04 is: 18,986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.32 : 35,611.82 = 12,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.32/35,611.82 = 12,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.32x = 35,611.82 × 12,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.32x = 450,918,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,918,289.31/23,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.58

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