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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.82, 35,011.08 and 12,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.82, 35,011.08 and 12,237.90 is: 18,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.82 : 35,011.08 = 12,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.82/35,011.08 = 12,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.82x = 35,011.08 × 12,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.82x = 428,462,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,462,095.93/23,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.28

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