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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.72, 34,765.56 and 12,081.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.72, 34,765.56 and 12,081.07 is: 18,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.72 : 34,765.56 = 12,081.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.72/34,765.56 = 12,081.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.72x = 34,765.56 × 12,081.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.72x = 420,005,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,005,163.95/23,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.45

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