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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.76, 35,986.02 and 12,877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.76, 35,986.02 and 12,877.48 is: 19,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.76 : 35,986.02 = 12,877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.76/35,986.02 = 12,877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.76x = 35,986.02 × 12,877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.76x = 463,409,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,409,252.83/23,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.79

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