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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.76, 35,136.30 and 12,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.76, 35,136.30 and 12,332.08 is: 18,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.76 : 35,136.30 = 12,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.76/35,136.30 = 12,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.76x = 35,136.30 × 12,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.76x = 433,303,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,303,662.50/23,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.38

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