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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.95, 34,929.60 and 12,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.95, 34,929.60 and 12,187.44 is: 18,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.95 : 34,929.60 = 12,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.95/34,929.60 = 12,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.95x = 34,929.60 × 12,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.95x = 425,702,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,702,404.22/23,272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.73

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