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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,353.73, 35,049.28 and 12,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,353.73, 35,049.28 and 12,266.96 is: 18,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,353.73 : 35,049.28 = 12,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,353.73/35,049.28 = 12,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,353.73x = 35,049.28 × 12,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,353.73x = 429,947,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,947,909.88/23,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.24

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