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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.92, 34,996.19 and 12,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.92, 34,996.19 and 12,227.96 is: 18,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.92 : 34,996.19 = 12,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.92/34,996.19 = 12,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.92x = 34,996.19 × 12,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.92x = 427,931,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,931,867.06/23,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.34

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