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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.68, 35,059.02 and 12,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.68, 35,059.02 and 12,426.12 is: 18,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.68 : 35,059.02 = 12,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.68/35,059.02 = 12,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.68x = 35,059.02 × 12,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.68x = 435,647,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,647,589.60/23,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.18

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