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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.99, 35,621.96 and 12,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.99, 35,621.96 and 12,659.61 is: 18,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.99 : 35,621.96 = 12,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.99/35,621.96 = 12,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.99x = 35,621.96 × 12,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.99x = 450,960,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,960,057.74/23,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.80

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