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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.58, 34,763.88 and 12,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.58, 34,763.88 and 12,079.95 is: 18,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.58 : 34,763.88 = 12,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.58/34,763.88 = 12,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.58x = 34,763.88 × 12,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.58x = 419,945,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,945,932.21/23,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.79

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