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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.50, 35,012.22 and 12,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.50, 35,012.22 and 12,802.75 is: 19,206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.50 : 35,012.22 = 12,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.50/35,012.22 = 12,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.50x = 35,012.22 × 12,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.50x = 448,252,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,252,699.61/23,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.58

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