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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.02, 35,804.65 and 12,639.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.02, 35,804.65 and 12,639.45 is: 18,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.02 : 35,804.65 = 12,639.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.02/35,804.65 = 12,639.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.02x = 35,804.65 × 12,639.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.02x = 452,551,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,551,083.44/23,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.62

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