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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.65, 35,119.04 and 12,317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.65, 35,119.04 and 12,317.87 is: 18,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.65 : 35,119.04 = 12,317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.65/35,119.04 = 12,317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.65x = 35,119.04 × 12,317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.65x = 432,591,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,591,795.45/23,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.42

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