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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.62, 35,666.60 and 12,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.62, 35,666.60 and 12,688.83 is: 19,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.62 : 35,666.60 = 12,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.62/35,666.60 = 12,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.62x = 35,666.60 × 12,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.62x = 452,567,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,567,360.63/23,784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.74

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