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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.20, 35,076.93 and 12,285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.20, 35,076.93 and 12,285.39 is: 18,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.20 : 35,076.93 = 12,285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.20/35,076.93 = 12,285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.20x = 35,076.93 × 12,285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.20x = 430,933,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,933,765.05/23,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.88

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