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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.81, 34,921.86 and 12,182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.81, 34,921.86 and 12,182.25 is: 18,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.81 : 34,921.86 = 12,182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.81/34,921.86 = 12,182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.81x = 34,921.86 × 12,182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.81x = 425,426,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,426,828.99/23,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.93

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