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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.59, 35,036.19 and 12,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.59, 35,036.19 and 12,254.58 is: 18,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.59 : 35,036.19 = 12,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.59/35,036.19 = 12,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.59x = 35,036.19 × 12,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.59x = 429,353,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,353,793.25/23,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.28

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