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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.49, 35,635.03 and 12,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.49, 35,635.03 and 12,510.71 is: 18,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.49 : 35,635.03 = 12,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.49/35,635.03 = 12,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.49x = 35,635.03 × 12,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.49x = 445,819,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,819,316.72/23,761.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.27

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