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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.01, 35,983.40 and 12,875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.01, 35,983.40 and 12,875.74 is: 19,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.01 : 35,983.40 = 12,875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.01/35,983.40 = 12,875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.01x = 35,983.40 × 12,875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.01x = 463,312,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,312,902.72/23,982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.19

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