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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.55, 35,053.49 and 12,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.55, 35,053.49 and 12,269.77 is: 18,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.55 : 35,053.49 = 12,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.55/35,053.49 = 12,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.55x = 35,053.49 × 12,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.55x = 430,098,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,098,260.00/23,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.46

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