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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.44, 35,027.90 and 12,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.44, 35,027.90 and 12,252.96 is: 18,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.44 : 35,027.90 = 12,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.44/35,027.90 = 12,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.44x = 35,027.90 × 12,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.44x = 429,195,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,195,457.58/23,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.07

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