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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.78, 35,002.01 and 12,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.78, 35,002.01 and 12,231.84 is: 18,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.78 : 35,002.01 = 12,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.78/35,002.01 = 12,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.78x = 35,002.01 × 12,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.78x = 428,138,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,138,852.51/23,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.17

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