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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,091.24, 34,645.96 and 12,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,091.24, 34,645.96 and 12,004.86 is: 18,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,091.24 : 34,645.96 = 12,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,091.24/34,645.96 = 12,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,091.24x = 34,645.96 × 12,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,091.24x = 415,919,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,919,899.37/23,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.02

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