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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317, 34,975.74 and 12,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317, 34,975.74 and 12,950.56 is: 19,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317 : 34,975.74 = 12,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317/34,975.74 = 12,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317x = 34,975.74 × 12,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317x = 452,955,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,955,419.41/23,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.97

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