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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.64, 35,041.62 and 12,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.64, 35,041.62 and 12,107.17 is: 18,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.64 : 35,041.62 = 12,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.64/35,041.62 = 12,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.64x = 35,041.62 × 12,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.64x = 424,254,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,254,880.03/23,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.44

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