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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.61, 35,128.68 and 12,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.61, 35,128.68 and 12,327.52 is: 18,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.61 : 35,128.68 = 12,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.61/35,128.68 = 12,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.61x = 35,128.68 × 12,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.61x = 433,049,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,049,505.27/23,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.05

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