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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,842.62, 35,753.40 and 12,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,842.62, 35,753.40 and 12,747.24 is: 19,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,842.62 : 35,753.40 = 12,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,842.62/35,753.40 = 12,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,842.62x = 35,753.40 × 12,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,842.62x = 455,757,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,757,170.62/23,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.23

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