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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.26, 35,716.76 and 12,705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.26, 35,716.76 and 12,705.78 is: 19,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.26 : 35,716.76 = 12,705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.26/35,716.76 = 12,705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.26x = 35,716.76 × 12,705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.26x = 453,809,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,809,294.87/23,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.40

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