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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.40, 35,015.71 and 12,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.40, 35,015.71 and 12,849.23 is: 19,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.40 : 35,015.71 = 12,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.40/35,015.71 = 12,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.40x = 35,015.71 × 12,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.40x = 449,924,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,924,911.40/23,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.91

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