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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.61, 35,064.70 and 12,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.61, 35,064.70 and 12,273.73 is: 18,415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.61 : 35,064.70 = 12,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.61/35,064.70 = 12,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.61x = 35,064.70 × 12,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.61x = 430,374,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,374,541.98/23,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.99

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