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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.68, 35,795.40 and 12,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.68, 35,795.40 and 12,775.24 is: 19,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.68 : 35,795.40 = 12,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.68/35,795.40 = 12,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.68x = 35,795.40 × 12,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.68x = 457,294,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,294,825.90/23,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,157.18

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