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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.84, 35,018.58 and 12,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.84, 35,018.58 and 12,832.44 is: 19,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.84 : 35,018.58 = 12,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.84/35,018.58 = 12,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.84x = 35,018.58 × 12,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.84x = 449,373,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,373,826.74/23,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.50

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