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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.56, 35,714.46 and 12,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.56, 35,714.46 and 12,681.08 is: 19,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.56 : 35,714.46 = 12,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.56/35,714.46 = 12,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.56x = 35,714.46 × 12,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.56x = 452,897,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,897,924.42/23,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.10

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