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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.96, 34,908.08 and 12,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.96, 34,908.08 and 12,171.66 is: 18,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.96 : 34,908.08 = 12,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.96/34,908.08 = 12,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.96x = 34,908.08 × 12,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.96x = 424,889,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,889,281.01/23,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.70

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