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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.88, 35,080.08 and 12,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.88, 35,080.08 and 12,283.96 is: 18,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.88 : 35,080.08 = 12,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.88/35,080.08 = 12,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.88x = 35,080.08 × 12,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.88x = 430,922,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,922,299.52/23,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.33

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