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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.30, 35,016.51 and 12,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.30, 35,016.51 and 12,275.54 is: 18,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.30 : 35,016.51 = 12,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.30/35,016.51 = 12,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.30x = 35,016.51 × 12,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.30x = 429,846,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,846,569.17/23,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.64

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