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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.74, 35,623.08 and 12,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.74, 35,623.08 and 12,660.36 is: 18,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.74 : 35,623.08 = 12,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.74/35,623.08 = 12,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.74x = 35,623.08 × 12,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.74x = 451,001,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,001,017.11/23,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.93

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