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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.99, 35,637.28 and 12,512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.99, 35,637.28 and 12,512.21 is: 18,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.99 : 35,637.28 = 12,512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.99/35,637.28 = 12,512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.99x = 35,637.28 × 12,512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.99x = 445,901,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,901,131.19/23,762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,764.52

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