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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.82, 35,011.95 and 12,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.82, 35,011.95 and 12,242.34 is: 18,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.82 : 35,011.95 = 12,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.82/35,011.95 = 12,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.82x = 35,011.95 × 12,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.82x = 428,628,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,628,195.96/23,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.12

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