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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.36, 35,003.85 and 12,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.36, 35,003.85 and 12,236.87 is: 18,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.36 : 35,003.85 = 12,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.36/35,003.85 = 12,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.36x = 35,003.85 × 12,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.36x = 428,337,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,337,603.57/23,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.96

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