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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.19, 34,984.62 and 12,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.19, 34,984.62 and 12,220.24 is: 18,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.19 : 34,984.62 = 12,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.19/34,984.62 = 12,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.19x = 34,984.62 × 12,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.19x = 427,520,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,520,452.71/23,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.78

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