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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.40, 35,679.60 and 12,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.40, 35,679.60 and 12,727.20 is: 19,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.40 : 35,679.60 = 12,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.40/35,679.60 = 12,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.40x = 35,679.60 × 12,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.40x = 454,101,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101,405.12/23,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,090.80

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