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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.08, 34,926.12 and 12,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.08, 34,926.12 and 12,238.16 is: 18,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.08 : 34,926.12 = 12,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.08/34,926.12 = 12,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.08x = 34,926.12 × 12,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.08x = 427,431,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,431,444.74/23,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.33

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