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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.40, 35,879.40 and 12,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.40, 35,879.40 and 12,687.60 is: 19,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.40 : 35,879.40 = 12,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.40/35,879.40 = 12,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.40x = 35,879.40 × 12,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.40x = 455,223,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,223,475.44/23,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.81

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