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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.97, 35,828.33 and 12,790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.97, 35,828.33 and 12,790.17 is: 19,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.97 : 35,828.33 = 12,790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.97/35,828.33 = 12,790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.97x = 35,828.33 × 12,790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.97x = 458,250,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,250,252.37/23,870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.97

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