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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.60, 34,758.72 and 12,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.60, 34,758.72 and 12,082.32 is: 18,125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.60 : 34,758.72 = 12,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.60/34,758.72 = 12,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.60x = 34,758.72 × 12,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.60x = 419,965,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,965,977.83/23,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.73

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