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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.68, 35,056.02 and 12,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.68, 35,056.02 and 12,424.12 is: 18,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.68 : 35,056.02 = 12,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.68/35,056.02 = 12,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.68x = 35,056.02 × 12,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.68x = 435,540,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,540,199.20/23,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.18

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