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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.79, 35,124.41 and 12,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.79, 35,124.41 and 12,884.35 is: 19,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.79 : 35,124.41 = 12,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.79/35,124.41 = 12,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.79x = 35,124.41 × 12,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.79x = 452,555,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,555,166.00/23,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.27

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