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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.40, 35,012.71 and 12,847.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.40, 35,012.71 and 12,847.23 is: 19,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.40 : 35,012.71 = 12,847.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.40/35,012.71 = 12,847.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.40x = 35,012.71 × 12,847.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.40x = 449,816,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,816,354.35/23,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.92

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