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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.78, 35,646.39 and 12,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.78, 35,646.39 and 12,668.46 is: 19,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.78 : 35,646.39 = 12,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.78/35,646.39 = 12,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.78x = 35,646.39 × 12,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.78x = 451,584,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,584,865.86/23,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.07

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