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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.98, 35,638.48 and 12,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.98, 35,638.48 and 12,662.73 is: 18,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.98 : 35,638.48 = 12,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.98/35,638.48 = 12,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.98x = 35,638.48 × 12,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.98x = 451,280,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,280,465.68/23,779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.33

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