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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.79, 35,649.39 and 12,670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.79, 35,649.39 and 12,670.46 is: 19,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.79 : 35,649.39 = 12,670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.79/35,649.39 = 12,670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.79x = 35,649.39 × 12,670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.79x = 451,693,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,693,991.77/23,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.06

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