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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.95, 34,903.58 and 12,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.95, 34,903.58 and 12,168.66 is: 18,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.95 : 34,903.58 = 12,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.95/34,903.58 = 12,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.95x = 34,903.58 × 12,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.95x = 424,729,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,729,858.39/23,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.21

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