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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.96, 35,095.95 and 12,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.96, 35,095.95 and 12,301.92 is: 18,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.96 : 35,095.95 = 12,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.96/35,095.95 = 12,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.96x = 35,095.95 × 12,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.96x = 431,747,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,747,569.22/23,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.60

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