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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.19, 35,783.91 and 12,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.19, 35,783.91 and 12,753 is: 19,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.19 : 35,783.91 = 12,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.19/35,783.91 = 12,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.19x = 35,783.91 × 12,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.19x = 456,352,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,352,204.23/23,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.91

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