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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.98, 35,788.50 and 12,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.98, 35,788.50 and 12,755.88 is: 19,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.98 : 35,788.50 = 12,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.98/35,788.50 = 12,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.98x = 35,788.50 × 12,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.98x = 456,513,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,513,811.38/23,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.23

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