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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.93, 34,923.54 and 12,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.93, 34,923.54 and 12,183.38 is: 18,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.93 : 34,923.54 = 12,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.93/34,923.54 = 12,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.93x = 34,923.54 × 12,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.93x = 425,486,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,486,584.15/23,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.61

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