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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.68, 34,917 and 12,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.68, 34,917 and 12,892.72 is: 19,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.68 : 34,917 = 12,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.68/34,917 = 12,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.68x = 34,917 × 12,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.68x = 450,175,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,175,104.24/23,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.67

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