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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.88, 35,109.15 and 12,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.88, 35,109.15 and 12,304.43 is: 18,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.88 : 35,109.15 = 12,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.88/35,109.15 = 12,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.88x = 35,109.15 × 12,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.88x = 431,997,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,997,988.51/23,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.91

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