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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.62, 34,847.34 and 12,722.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.62, 34,847.34 and 12,722.87 is: 19,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.62 : 34,847.34 = 12,722.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.62/34,847.34 = 12,722.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.62x = 34,847.34 × 12,722.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.62x = 443,358,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,358,176.67/23,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.91

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