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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.45, 35,020.40 and 12,247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.45, 35,020.40 and 12,247.97 is: 18,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.45 : 35,020.40 = 12,247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.45/35,020.40 = 12,247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.45x = 35,020.40 × 12,247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.45x = 428,928,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,928,572.25/23,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.57

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