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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,353.79, 35,049.37 and 12,267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,353.79, 35,049.37 and 12,267.02 is: 18,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,353.79 : 35,049.37 = 12,267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,353.79/35,049.37 = 12,267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,353.79x = 35,049.37 × 12,267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,353.79x = 429,951,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,951,322.78/23,353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.34

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