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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.63, 35,073.72 and 12,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.63, 35,073.72 and 12,279.75 is: 18,425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.63 : 35,073.72 = 12,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.63/35,073.72 = 12,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.63x = 35,073.72 × 12,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.63x = 430,696,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,696,513.17/23,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.03

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