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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.85, 34,954.63 and 12,980.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.85, 34,954.63 and 12,980.21 is: 19,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.85 : 34,954.63 = 12,980.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.85/34,954.63 = 12,980.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.85x = 34,954.63 × 12,980.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.85x = 453,718,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,718,230.65/23,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.51

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