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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.38, 35,114.65 and 12,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.38, 35,114.65 and 12,901.24 is: 19,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.38 : 35,114.65 = 12,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.38/35,114.65 = 12,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.38x = 35,114.65 × 12,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.38x = 453,022,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,022,538.81/23,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.35

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