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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,765.76, 35,669.70 and 12,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,765.76, 35,669.70 and 12,085.56 is: 18,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,765.76 : 35,669.70 = 12,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,765.76/35,669.70 = 12,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,765.76x = 35,669.70 × 12,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,765.76x = 431,088,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,088,299.53/23,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.05

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