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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.14, 34,913.79 and 12,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.14, 34,913.79 and 12,181.70 is: 18,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.14 : 34,913.79 = 12,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.14/34,913.79 = 12,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.14x = 34,913.79 × 12,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.14x = 425,309,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,309,141.07/23,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.18

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