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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.97, 35,100.14 and 12,293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.97, 35,100.14 and 12,293.37 is: 18,448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.97 : 35,100.14 = 12,293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.97/35,100.14 = 12,293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.97x = 35,100.14 × 12,293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.97x = 431,498,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,498,946.60/23,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.04

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