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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.86, 35,635.59 and 12,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.86, 35,635.59 and 12,511.08 is: 18,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.86 : 35,635.59 = 12,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.86/35,635.59 = 12,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.86x = 35,635.59 × 12,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.86x = 445,839,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,839,717.34/23,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.83

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