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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.76, 35,914.74 and 18,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.76, 35,914.74 and 18,772.12 is: 28,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.76 : 35,914.74 = 18,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.76/35,914.74 = 18,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.76x = 35,914.74 × 18,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.76x = 674,195,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,195,809.05/23,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,132.80

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