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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.13, 35,075.97 and 12,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.13, 35,075.97 and 12,281.25 is: 18,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.13 : 35,075.97 = 12,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.13/35,075.97 = 12,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.13x = 35,075.97 × 12,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.13x = 430,776,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,776,756.56/23,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.28

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