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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.78, 35,646.77 and 12,676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.78, 35,646.77 and 12,676.46 is: 19,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.78 : 35,646.77 = 12,676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.78/35,646.77 = 12,676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.78x = 35,646.77 × 12,676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.78x = 451,874,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,874,612.42/23,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.07

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