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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.68, 35,858.34 and 12,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.68, 35,858.34 and 12,675.20 is: 19,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.68 : 35,858.34 = 12,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.68/35,858.34 = 12,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.68x = 35,858.34 × 12,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.68x = 454,511,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,511,631.17/23,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,006.34

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