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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.41, 35,680.22 and 12,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.41, 35,680.22 and 12,688.55 is: 19,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.41 : 35,680.22 = 12,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.41/35,680.22 = 12,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.41x = 35,680.22 × 12,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.41x = 452,730,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,730,192.04/23,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.35

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