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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.27, 35,711.96 and 12,740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.27, 35,711.96 and 12,740.54 is: 19,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.27 : 35,711.96 = 12,740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.27/35,711.96 = 12,740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.27x = 35,711.96 × 12,740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.27x = 454,989,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,989,412.60/23,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.32

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