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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,140.44, 34,730.10 and 12,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,140.44, 34,730.10 and 12,051 is: 18,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,140.44 : 34,730.10 = 12,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,140.44/34,730.10 = 12,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,140.44x = 34,730.10 × 12,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,140.44x = 418,532,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,532,435.10/23,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.62

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