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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.45, 35,092.31 and 12,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.45, 35,092.31 and 12,295.62 is: 18,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.45 : 35,092.31 = 12,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.45/35,092.31 = 12,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.45x = 35,092.31 × 12,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.45x = 431,481,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,481,647.20/23,382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.23

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