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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.91, 35,786.63 and 12,627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.91, 35,786.63 and 12,627.32 is: 18,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.91 : 35,786.63 = 12,627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.91/35,786.63 = 12,627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.91x = 35,786.63 × 12,627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.91x = 451,889,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,889,081.37/23,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.50

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