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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.26, 35,053.68 and 12,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.26, 35,053.68 and 12,266.37 is: 18,404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.26 : 35,053.68 = 12,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.26/35,053.68 = 12,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.26x = 35,053.68 × 12,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.26x = 429,981,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,981,408.74/23,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,404.96

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