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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.44, 34,998.48 and 12,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.44, 34,998.48 and 12,229.48 is: 18,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.44 : 34,998.48 = 12,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.44/34,998.48 = 12,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.44x = 34,998.48 × 12,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.44x = 428,013,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,013,211.19/23,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.63

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