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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.76, 35,918.94 and 12,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.76, 35,918.94 and 12,869.66 is: 19,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.76 : 35,918.94 = 12,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.76/35,918.94 = 12,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.76x = 35,918.94 × 12,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.76x = 462,264,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,264,545.36/23,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.30

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