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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.68, 35,053.02 and 12,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.68, 35,053.02 and 12,422.12 is: 18,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.68 : 35,053.02 = 12,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.68/35,053.02 = 12,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.68x = 35,053.02 × 12,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.68x = 435,432,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,432,820.80/23,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.18

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