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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.30, 34,996.23 and 12,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.30, 34,996.23 and 12,231.79 is: 18,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.30 : 34,996.23 = 12,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.30/34,996.23 = 12,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.30x = 34,996.23 × 12,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.30x = 428,066,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,066,611.11/23,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.33

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