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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.78, 35,036.55 and 12,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.78, 35,036.55 and 12,844.44 is: 19,243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.78 : 35,036.55 = 12,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.78/35,036.55 = 12,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.78x = 35,036.55 × 12,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.78x = 450,024,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,024,864.28/23,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.53

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