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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.25, 35,023.89 and 12,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.25, 35,023.89 and 12,235.96 is: 18,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.25 : 35,023.89 = 12,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.25/35,023.89 = 12,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.25x = 35,023.89 × 12,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.25x = 428,551,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,551,006.75/23,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.32

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