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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.04, 35,010.60 and 12,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.04, 35,010.60 and 12,241.44 is: 18,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.04 : 35,010.60 = 12,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.04/35,010.60 = 12,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.04x = 35,010.60 × 12,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.04x = 428,580,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,580,159.26/23,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.68

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