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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.62, 35,045.22 and 12,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.62, 35,045.22 and 12,260.58 is: 18,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.62 : 35,045.22 = 12,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.62/35,045.22 = 12,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.62x = 35,045.22 × 12,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.62x = 429,674,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,674,723.43/23,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.27

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