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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.01, 35,778.92 and 12,749.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.01, 35,778.92 and 12,749.85 is: 19,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.01 : 35,778.92 = 12,749.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.01/35,778.92 = 12,749.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.01x = 35,778.92 × 12,749.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.01x = 456,175,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,175,863.16/23,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.66

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