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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.50, 35,179.89 and 12,353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.50, 35,179.89 and 12,353.74 is: 18,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.50 : 35,179.89 = 12,353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.50/35,179.89 = 12,353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.50x = 35,179.89 × 12,353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.50x = 434,603,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,603,214.29/23,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.16

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