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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.81, 35,926.45 and 12,865.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.81, 35,926.45 and 12,865.50 is: 19,281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.81 : 35,926.45 = 12,865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.81/35,926.45 = 12,865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.81x = 35,926.45 × 12,865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.81x = 462,211,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,211,742.48/23,971.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.47

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