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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.70, 35,014.76 and 12,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.70, 35,014.76 and 12,244.22 is: 18,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.70 : 35,014.76 = 12,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.70/35,014.76 = 12,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.70x = 35,014.76 × 12,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.70x = 428,728,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,728,280.22/23,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.93

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