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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.74, 35,092.23 and 12,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.74, 35,092.23 and 12,886.66 is: 19,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.74 : 35,092.23 = 12,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.74/35,092.23 = 12,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.74x = 35,092.23 × 12,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.74x = 452,221,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,221,636.65/23,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.71

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