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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.81, 35,148.58 and 12,917.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442.81, 35,148.58 and 12,917.77 is: 19,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.81 : 35,148.58 = 12,917.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.81/35,148.58 = 12,917.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.81x = 35,148.58 × 12,917.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.81x = 454,041,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,041,272.27/23,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.04

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