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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.62, 34,917.08 and 12,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.62, 34,917.08 and 12,179.06 is: 18,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.62 : 34,917.08 = 12,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.62/34,917.08 = 12,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.62x = 34,917.08 × 12,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.62x = 425,257,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,257,107.80/23,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.14

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