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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.24, 35,088.48 and 12,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.24, 35,088.48 and 12,884.16 is: 19,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.24 : 35,088.48 = 12,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.24/35,088.48 = 12,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.24x = 35,088.48 × 12,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.24x = 452,085,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,085,590.48/23,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.96

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