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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.76, 35,140.56 and 12,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.76, 35,140.56 and 12,324.36 is: 18,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.76 : 35,140.56 = 12,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.76/35,140.56 = 12,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.76x = 35,140.56 × 12,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.76x = 433,084,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,084,912.04/23,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.13

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