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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.62, 35,610.96 and 12,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.62, 35,610.96 and 12,644.34 is: 18,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.62 : 35,610.96 = 12,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.62/35,610.96 = 12,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.62x = 35,610.96 × 12,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.62x = 450,277,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,277,085.97/23,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.76

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