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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.55, 35,026.39 and 12,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.55, 35,026.39 and 12,106.24 is: 18,167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.55 : 35,026.39 = 12,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.55/35,026.39 = 12,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.55x = 35,026.39 × 12,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.55x = 424,037,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,037,897.19/23,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.44

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