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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.20, 34,761.60 and 12,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.20, 34,761.60 and 12,086.40 is: 18,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.20 : 34,761.60 = 12,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.20/34,761.60 = 12,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.20x = 34,761.60 × 12,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.20x = 420,142,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,142,602.24/23,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.23

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