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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.95, 34,997.99 and 12,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.95, 34,997.99 and 12,087.23 is: 18,121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.95 : 34,997.99 = 12,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.95/34,997.99 = 12,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.95x = 34,997.99 × 12,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.95x = 423,028,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,028,536.24/23,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.55

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