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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.78, 35,027.44 and 12,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.78, 35,027.44 and 12,248.86 is: 18,378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.78 : 35,027.44 = 12,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.78/35,027.44 = 12,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.78x = 35,027.44 × 12,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.78x = 429,046,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,046,106.95/23,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,378.67

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