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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.58, 34,765.38 and 12,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.58, 34,765.38 and 12,080.95 is: 18,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.58 : 34,765.38 = 12,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.58/34,765.38 = 12,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.58x = 34,765.38 × 12,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.58x = 419,998,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,998,817.51/23,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.29

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