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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.17, 35,084.97 and 12,287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.17, 35,084.97 and 12,287.25 is: 18,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.17 : 35,084.97 = 12,287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.17/35,084.97 = 12,287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.17x = 35,084.97 × 12,287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.17x = 431,097,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,097,797.63/23,383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.24

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