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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.88, 36,006.54 and 12,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.88, 36,006.54 and 12,876.76 is: 19,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.88 : 36,006.54 = 12,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.88/36,006.54 = 12,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.88x = 36,006.54 × 12,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.88x = 463,647,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,647,574.01/23,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.38

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