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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.54, 34,753.55 and 12,105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.54, 34,753.55 and 12,105.55 is: 18,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.54 : 34,753.55 = 12,105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.54/34,753.55 = 12,105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.54x = 34,753.55 × 12,105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.54x = 420,710,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,710,633.17/23,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.26

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