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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.99, 35,627.95 and 12,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.99, 35,627.95 and 12,663.61 is: 18,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.99 : 35,627.95 = 12,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.99/35,627.95 = 12,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.99x = 35,627.95 × 12,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.99x = 451,178,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,178,463.90/23,758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.80

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