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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.33, 34,763.51 and 12,079.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.33, 34,763.51 and 12,079.71 is: 18,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.33 : 34,763.51 = 12,079.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.33/34,763.51 = 12,079.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.33x = 34,763.51 × 12,079.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.33x = 419,933,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,933,149.58/23,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.43

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