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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.84, 34,479.24 and 12,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.84, 34,479.24 and 12,477.65 is: 18,677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.84 : 34,479.24 = 12,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.84/34,479.24 = 12,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.84x = 34,479.24 × 12,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.84x = 430,219,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,219,716.59/23,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.73

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