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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.97, 35,101.64 and 12,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.97, 35,101.64 and 12,294.37 is: 18,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.97 : 35,101.64 = 12,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.97/35,101.64 = 12,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.97x = 35,101.64 × 12,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.97x = 431,552,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,552,549.77/23,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.54

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