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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.96, 34,906.58 and 12,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.96, 34,906.58 and 12,170.66 is: 18,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.96 : 34,906.58 = 12,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.96/34,906.58 = 12,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.96x = 34,906.58 × 12,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.96x = 424,836,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,836,116.94/23,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.20

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