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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.88, 35,031.06 and 12,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.88, 35,031.06 and 12,274.92 is: 18,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.88 : 35,031.06 = 12,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.88/35,031.06 = 12,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.88x = 35,031.06 × 12,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.88x = 430,003,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,003,459.02/23,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.10

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