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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.92, 35,183.04 and 12,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.92, 35,183.04 and 12,360.80 is: 18,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.92 : 35,183.04 = 12,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.92/35,183.04 = 12,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.92x = 35,183.04 × 12,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.92x = 434,890,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,890,520.83/23,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.67

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