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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.21, 35,081.33 and 12,292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.21, 35,081.33 and 12,292.17 is: 18,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.21 : 35,081.33 = 12,292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.21/35,081.33 = 12,292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.21x = 35,081.33 × 12,292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.21x = 431,225,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,225,610.73/23,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.99

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