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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,117.94, 34,706.75 and 12,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,117.94, 34,706.75 and 12,032.28 is: 18,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,117.94 : 34,706.75 = 12,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,117.94/34,706.75 = 12,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,117.94x = 34,706.75 × 12,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,117.94x = 417,601,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,601,273.73/23,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.95

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