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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.56, 35,007.16 and 12,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.56, 35,007.16 and 12,257.24 is: 18,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.56 : 35,007.16 = 12,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.56/35,007.16 = 12,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.56x = 35,007.16 × 12,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.56x = 429,091,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,091,161.84/23,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,371.33

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