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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.96, 35,975.80 and 12,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.96, 35,975.80 and 12,870.67 is: 19,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.96 : 35,975.80 = 12,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.96/35,975.80 = 12,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.96x = 35,975.80 × 12,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.96x = 463,032,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,032,527.67/23,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.56

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