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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445, 35,176.14 and 12,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445, 35,176.14 and 12,351.24 is: 18,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445 : 35,176.14 = 12,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445/35,176.14 = 12,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445x = 35,176.14 × 12,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445x = 434,468,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,468,947.41/23,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.41

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