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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.60, 35,708.15 and 12,712.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.60, 35,708.15 and 12,712.23 is: 19,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.60 : 35,708.15 = 12,712.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.60/35,708.15 = 12,712.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.60x = 35,708.15 × 12,712.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.60x = 453,930,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,930,247.46/23,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.41

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