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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.30, 34,909.02 and 12,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.30, 34,909.02 and 12,176.52 is: 18,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.30 : 34,909.02 = 12,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.30/34,909.02 = 12,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.30x = 34,909.02 × 12,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.30x = 425,070,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,070,380.21/23,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.51

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