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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.18, 35,106.87 and 12,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.18, 35,106.87 and 12,883.54 is: 19,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.18 : 35,106.87 = 12,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.18/35,106.87 = 12,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.18x = 35,106.87 × 12,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.18x = 452,300,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,300,717.82/23,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.01

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