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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.72, 35,068.27 and 12,284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.72, 35,068.27 and 12,284.95 is: 18,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.72 : 35,068.27 = 12,284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.72/35,068.27 = 12,284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.72x = 35,068.27 × 12,284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.72x = 430,811,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,811,768.20/23,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.20

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