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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.27, 35,709.05 and 12,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.27, 35,709.05 and 12,709.92 is: 19,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.27 : 35,709.05 = 12,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.27/35,709.05 = 12,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.27x = 35,709.05 × 12,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.27x = 453,859,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,859,168.78/23,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,073.50

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