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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.09, 35,984.99 and 12,876.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.09, 35,984.99 and 12,876.77 is: 19,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.09 : 35,984.99 = 12,876.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.09/35,984.99 = 12,876.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.09x = 35,984.99 × 12,876.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.09x = 463,370,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,370,561.84/23,983.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.72

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