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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.84, 35,762.46 and 12,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.84, 35,762.46 and 12,611.25 is: 18,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.84 : 35,762.46 = 12,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.84/35,762.46 = 12,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.84x = 35,762.46 × 12,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.84x = 451,009,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,009,323.68/23,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.37

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