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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.16, 35,679.84 and 12,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.16, 35,679.84 and 12,688.30 is: 19,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.16 : 35,679.84 = 12,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.16/35,679.84 = 12,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.16x = 35,679.84 × 12,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.16x = 452,716,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,716,513.87/23,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,043.98

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