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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.32, 35,011.20 and 12,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.32, 35,011.20 and 12,241.84 is: 18,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.32 : 35,011.20 = 12,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.32/35,011.20 = 12,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.32x = 35,011.20 × 12,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.32x = 428,601,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,601,508.61/23,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.37

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