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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.68, 34,902.60 and 12,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.68, 34,902.60 and 12,156.46 is: 18,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.68 : 34,902.60 = 12,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.68/34,902.60 = 12,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.68x = 34,902.60 × 12,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.68x = 424,292,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,292,060.80/23,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.20

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