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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.95, 34,999.49 and 12,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.95, 34,999.49 and 12,088.23 is: 18,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.95 : 34,999.49 = 12,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.95/34,999.49 = 12,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.95x = 34,999.49 × 12,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.95x = 423,081,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,081,885.00/23,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.06

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