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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.21, 34,767.82 and 12,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.21, 34,767.82 and 12,082.59 is: 18,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.21 : 34,767.82 = 12,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.21/34,767.82 = 12,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.21x = 34,767.82 × 12,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.21x = 420,085,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,085,314.25/23,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.74

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