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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.55, 35,016.89 and 12,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.55, 35,016.89 and 12,275.79 is: 18,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.55 : 35,016.89 = 12,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.55/35,016.89 = 12,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.55x = 35,016.89 × 12,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.55x = 429,859,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,859,926.71/23,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.02

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