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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.74, 35,199.30 and 12,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.74, 35,199.30 and 12,927.34 is: 19,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.74 : 35,199.30 = 12,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.74/35,199.30 = 12,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.74x = 35,199.30 × 12,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.74x = 455,033,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,033,142.87/23,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.86

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