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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.32, 34,716.70 and 12,618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.32, 34,716.70 and 12,618.18 is: 18,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.32 : 34,716.70 = 12,618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.32/34,716.70 = 12,618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.32x = 34,716.70 × 12,618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.32x = 438,061,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,061,585.38/23,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.67

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