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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.88, 35,949.66 and 12,736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.88, 35,949.66 and 12,736.52 is: 19,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.88 : 35,949.66 = 12,736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.88/35,949.66 = 12,736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.88x = 35,949.66 × 12,736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.88x = 457,873,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,873,563.58/23,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.05

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