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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.20, 34,589.76 and 12,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.20, 34,589.76 and 12,699.52 is: 19,016.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.20 : 34,589.76 = 12,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.20/34,589.76 = 12,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.20x = 34,589.76 × 12,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.20x = 439,273,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,273,348.92/23,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.82

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