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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.47, 35,155.94 and 12,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.47, 35,155.94 and 12,342.11 is: 18,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.47 : 35,155.94 = 12,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.47/35,155.94 = 12,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.47x = 35,155.94 × 12,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.47x = 433,898,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,898,504.81/23,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.93

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