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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.12, 34,929.05 and 12,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.12, 34,929.05 and 12,159 is: 18,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.12 : 34,929.05 = 12,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.12/34,929.05 = 12,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.12x = 34,929.05 × 12,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.12x = 424,702,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,702,258.16/23,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.38

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