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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.61, 35,122.68 and 12,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.61, 35,122.68 and 12,323.52 is: 18,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.61 : 35,122.68 = 12,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.61/35,122.68 = 12,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.61x = 35,122.68 × 12,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.61x = 432,835,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,835,049.43/23,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.05

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