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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.46, 34,914.82 and 12,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.46, 34,914.82 and 12,176.18 is: 18,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.46 : 34,914.82 = 12,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.46/34,914.82 = 12,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.46x = 34,914.82 × 12,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.46x = 425,129,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,129,132.99/23,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.48

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