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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.65, 35,028.32 and 12,257.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.65, 35,028.32 and 12,257.29 is: 18,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.65 : 35,028.32 = 12,257.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.65/35,028.32 = 12,257.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.65x = 35,028.32 × 12,257.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.65x = 429,352,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,352,276.45/23,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.47

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