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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.16, 34,980.24 and 12,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.16, 34,980.24 and 12,274.08 is: 18,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.16 : 34,980.24 = 12,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.16/34,980.24 = 12,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.16x = 34,980.24 × 12,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.16x = 429,350,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,350,264.18/23,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.17

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