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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.68, 35,034.04 and 12,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.68, 35,034.04 and 12,970.72 is: 19,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.68 : 35,034.04 = 12,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.68/35,034.04 = 12,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.68x = 35,034.04 × 12,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.68x = 454,416,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,416,723.31/23,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.70

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