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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.74, 35,627.58 and 12,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.74, 35,627.58 and 12,663.36 is: 18,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.74 : 35,627.58 = 12,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.74/35,627.58 = 12,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.74x = 35,627.58 × 12,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.74x = 451,164,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,164,871.47/23,758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.43

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