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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.80, 35,050.86 and 12,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.80, 35,050.86 and 12,268.02 is: 18,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.80 : 35,050.86 = 12,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.80/35,050.86 = 12,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.80x = 35,050.86 × 12,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.80x = 430,004,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,004,651.50/23,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.83

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