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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,095.42, 34,607.89 and 12,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,095.42, 34,607.89 and 12,005.71 is: 17,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,095.42 : 34,607.89 = 12,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,095.42/34,607.89 = 12,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,095.42x = 34,607.89 × 12,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,095.42x = 415,492,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,492,291.05/23,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,990.25

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