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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.40, 35,014.21 and 12,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.40, 35,014.21 and 12,848.23 is: 19,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.40 : 35,014.21 = 12,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.40/35,014.21 = 12,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.40x = 35,014.21 × 12,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.40x = 449,870,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,870,623.35/23,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.41

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