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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.04, 35,573.44 and 12,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.04, 35,573.44 and 12,657.92 is: 18,945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.04 : 35,573.44 = 12,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.04/35,573.44 = 12,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.04x = 35,573.44 × 12,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.04x = 450,285,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,285,757.64/23,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.81

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