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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.86, 35,075.56 and 12,280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.86, 35,075.56 and 12,280.98 is: 18,426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.86 : 35,075.56 = 12,280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.86/35,075.56 = 12,280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.86x = 35,075.56 × 12,280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.86x = 430,762,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,762,250.85/23,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.87

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