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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.77, 35,706.70 and 12,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.77, 35,706.70 and 12,737.04 is: 19,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.77 : 35,706.70 = 12,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.77/35,706.70 = 12,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.77x = 35,706.70 × 12,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.77x = 454,797,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,797,666.17/23,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.07

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