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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.62, 35,642.40 and 12,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.62, 35,642.40 and 12,673.24 is: 19,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.62 : 35,642.40 = 12,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.62/35,642.40 = 12,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.62x = 35,642.40 × 12,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.62x = 451,704,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,704,689.38/23,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.25

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