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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.84, 35,760.96 and 12,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.84, 35,760.96 and 12,610.25 is: 18,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.84 : 35,760.96 = 12,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.84/35,760.96 = 12,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.84x = 35,760.96 × 12,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.84x = 450,954,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,954,601.14/23,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.87

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