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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.52, 35,147.92 and 12,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442.52, 35,147.92 and 12,337.44 is: 18,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.52 : 35,147.92 = 12,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.52/35,147.92 = 12,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.52x = 35,147.92 × 12,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.52x = 433,635,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,635,354.12/23,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.81

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