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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.06, 35,727.22 and 12,689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.06, 35,727.22 and 12,689.58 is: 19,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.06 : 35,727.22 = 12,689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.06/35,727.22 = 12,689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.06x = 35,727.22 × 12,689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.06x = 453,363,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,363,416.37/23,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.87

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