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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.03, 35,688.33 and 12,538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.03, 35,688.33 and 12,538.39 is: 18,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.03 : 35,688.33 = 12,538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.03/35,688.33 = 12,538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.03x = 35,688.33 × 12,538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.03x = 447,474,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,474,199.99/23,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.02

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