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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.78, 35,051.42 and 12,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.78, 35,051.42 and 12,264.89 is: 18,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.78 : 35,051.42 = 12,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.78/35,051.42 = 12,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.78x = 35,051.42 × 12,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.78x = 429,901,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,901,574.06/23,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.71

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