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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.56, 35,985.70 and 12,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.56, 35,985.70 and 12,877.28 is: 19,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.56 : 35,985.70 = 12,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.56/35,985.70 = 12,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.56x = 35,985.70 × 12,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.56x = 463,397,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,397,754.97/23,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.48

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