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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.56, 35,054.10 and 12,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.56, 35,054.10 and 12,266.58 is: 18,405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.56 : 35,054.10 = 12,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.56/35,054.10 = 12,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.56x = 35,054.10 × 12,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.56x = 429,993,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,993,921.98/23,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.26

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