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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.95, 34,905.08 and 12,169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.95, 34,905.08 and 12,169.66 is: 18,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.95 : 34,905.08 = 12,169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.95/34,905.08 = 12,169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.95x = 34,905.08 × 12,169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.95x = 424,782,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,782,955.87/23,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.71

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