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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.79, 34,726.93 and 12,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.79, 34,726.93 and 12,075.50 is: 18,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.79 : 34,726.93 = 12,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.79/34,726.93 = 12,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.79x = 34,726.93 × 12,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.79x = 419,345,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,345,043.22/23,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.22

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