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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.93, 35,981.75 and 12,874.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.93, 35,981.75 and 12,874.65 is: 19,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.93 : 35,981.75 = 12,874.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.93/35,981.75 = 12,874.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.93x = 35,981.75 × 12,874.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.93x = 463,252,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,252,469.82/23,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.54

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