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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.26, 34,771.74 and 12,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.26, 34,771.74 and 12,095.22 is: 18,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.26 : 34,771.74 = 12,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.26/34,771.74 = 12,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.26x = 34,771.74 × 12,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.26x = 420,571,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,571,845.08/23,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.97

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