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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.35, 35,114.61 and 12,901.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.35, 35,114.61 and 12,901.21 is: 19,351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.35 : 35,114.61 = 12,901.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.35/35,114.61 = 12,901.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.35x = 35,114.61 × 12,901.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.35x = 453,020,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,020,957.68/23,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.31

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