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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.70, 34,911.56 and 12,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.70, 34,911.56 and 12,951.74 is: 19,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.70 : 34,911.56 = 12,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.70/34,911.56 = 12,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.70x = 34,911.56 × 12,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.70x = 452,165,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,165,448.11/23,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.05

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