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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.82, 34,926.36 and 12,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.82, 34,926.36 and 12,185.25 is: 18,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.82 : 34,926.36 = 12,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.82/34,926.36 = 12,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.82x = 34,926.36 × 12,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.82x = 425,586,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,586,428.19/23,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.42

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