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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.77, 34,652.21 and 12,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.77, 34,652.21 and 12,004.52 is: 18,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.77 : 34,652.21 = 12,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.77/34,652.21 = 12,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.77x = 34,652.21 × 12,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.77x = 415,982,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,982,914.71/23,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.88

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