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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.58, 35,127.72 and 12,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.58, 35,127.72 and 12,315.78 is: 18,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.58 : 35,127.72 = 12,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.58/35,127.72 = 12,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.58x = 35,127.72 × 12,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.58x = 432,625,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,625,271.42/23,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.11

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