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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.52, 35,875.98 and 12,692.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.52, 35,875.98 and 12,692.21 is: 19,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.52 : 35,875.98 = 12,692.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.52/35,875.98 = 12,692.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.52x = 35,875.98 × 12,692.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.52x = 455,345,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,345,472.12/23,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.40

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