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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.58, 35,104.59 and 12,308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.58, 35,104.59 and 12,308.19 is: 18,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.58 : 35,104.59 = 12,308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.58/35,104.59 = 12,308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.58x = 35,104.59 × 12,308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.58x = 432,073,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,073,963.59/23,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.77

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