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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.78, 35,030.44 and 12,250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.78, 35,030.44 and 12,250.86 is: 18,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.78 : 35,030.44 = 12,250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.78/35,030.44 = 12,250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.78x = 35,030.44 × 12,250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.78x = 429,153,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,153,016.18/23,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.68

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