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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.68, 35,131.29 and 12,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.68, 35,131.29 and 12,326.34 is: 18,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.68 : 35,131.29 = 12,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.68/35,131.29 = 12,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.68x = 35,131.29 × 12,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.68x = 433,040,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,040,225.18/23,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.71

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