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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,810.87, 35,705.97 and 12,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,810.87, 35,705.97 and 12,715.08 is: 19,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810.87 : 35,705.97 = 12,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810.87/35,705.97 = 12,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810.87x = 35,705.97 × 12,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810.87x = 454,004,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,004,265.03/23,810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.11

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