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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.97, 34,765.94 and 12,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.97, 34,765.94 and 12,081.32 is: 18,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.97 : 34,765.94 = 12,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.97/34,765.94 = 12,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.97x = 34,765.94 × 12,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.97x = 420,018,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,018,385.83/23,197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.83

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