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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.39, 35,662.49 and 12,672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.39, 35,662.49 and 12,672.23 is: 19,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.39 : 35,662.49 = 12,672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.39/35,662.49 = 12,672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.39x = 35,662.49 × 12,672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.39x = 451,923,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,923,033.98/23,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.22

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