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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.32, 35,731.86 and 12,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.32, 35,731.86 and 12,737.08 is: 19,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.32 : 35,731.86 = 12,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.32/35,731.86 = 12,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.32x = 35,731.86 × 12,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.32x = 455,119,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,119,559.37/23,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,107.16

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