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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.68, 35,028 and 12,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.68, 35,028 and 12,966.72 is: 19,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.68 : 35,028 = 12,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.68/35,028 = 12,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.68x = 35,028 × 12,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.68x = 454,198,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,198,268.16/23,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.68

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