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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.65, 34,475.96 and 12,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.65, 34,475.96 and 12,475.45 is: 18,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.65 : 34,475.96 = 12,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.65/34,475.96 = 12,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.65x = 34,475.96 × 12,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.65x = 430,103,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,103,115.18/23,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.44

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